Quick Start

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Node.js 18+ installed
• pnpm 9+ installed

If not, see the Installation guide for setup instructions.

Step 1: Create Your Workspace

Run the scaffolding command in your terminal:

pnpm create supaslidev

The wizard prompts you for a few options:

1. Workspace name: Enter a name like my-presentations
2. First presentation name: Enter a name like hello-world
3. Initialize git: Select yes (recommended)
4. Install dependencies: Select yes

Wait for the dependencies to install.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Workspace

Once scaffolding completes, move into your new workspace:

cd my-presentations

Step 3: Start the Dashboard

Launch the interactive dashboard:

pnpm dev

This opens the Supaslidev dashboard in your browser.

From the dashboard you can:

• See all your presentations at a glance
• Start and stop presentation dev servers
• Create new presentations

Step 4: Present Your First Deck

Click the Present button on your hello-world presentation card. This starts a Slidev dev server and opens your presentation in a new browser tab.

Alternatively, start it directly from the terminal:

pnpm present hello-world

Your presentation is now running at http://localhost:3030 with hot reload enabled. Edit presentations/hello-world/slides.md and watch your changes appear instantly.

What You've Accomplished

You now have:

• A Supaslidev workspace with centralized dependency management
• Your first presentation running in development mode
• The interactive dashboard for managing presentations

Next Steps