Quick Start

Step 1: Install Slidev

First, make sure you have Node.js installed (download from nodejs.org). Then open your terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on Mac/Linux) and run:

npm

npm install -g @slidev/cli

yarn

yarn global add @slidev/cli

pnpm

pnpm add -g @slidev/cli

What does this do? It installs Slidev on your computer so you can use it anywhere.

Step 2: Create Your First Presentation

# Create a new folder for your presentation
mkdir my-talk
cd my-talk

# Create your slides file
echo "---
theme: scholarly
---

# My First Academic Talk

Your name here

---

# Introduction

- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
" > slides.md

Step 3: Preview Your Presentation

slidev slides.md

Your browser will open automatically showing your presentation! Press the right arrow key to move between slides.

Tip: Keep the terminal running. Any changes you make to slides.md will show up immediately in your browser!