name	init-slidedev-project
description	Initialize a new Slidev project with slides.md and configuration.
license	MIT
compatibility	Requires Slidev, pnpm, and project template.
metadata	{"author":"user","version":"1.0","generatedBy":"copilot"}

init-slidedev-project Skill

Description: Initialize a new Slidev presentation project from scratch, including starter slides and configuration.

Steps

Query context7 for the latest Slidev configuration options using /slidevjs/slidev.
Copy _project_template_ to a new project directory (e.g., my-new-presentation).
```
cp -r _project_template_ my-new-presentation
```
Create or update slides.md in the new directory with starter content (see below for example).
Run pnpm install in the new project directory to install dependencies.
Run pnpm dev to start the development server and preview the presentation.
(Optional) To add a custom theme, search for available themes, add to package.json, and update the theme field in slides.md frontmatter.

Example slides.md Starter Content

---
theme: default
title: My Presentation
info: |
  A presentation created with Slidev
highlighter: shiki
transition: slide-left
mdc: true
---

# Welcome to Slidev

Presentation slides for developers

---

# What is Slidev?

Slidev is a slides maker and presenter designed for developers.

- 📝 **Markdown-based** - focus on content
- 🎨 **Themable** - themes can be shared and reused
- 🧑‍💻 **Developer Friendly** - code highlighting, live coding
- 🤹 **Interactive** - embed Vue components
- 🎥 **Recording** - built-in recording and camera view

---
layout: center
---

# Thank You!

[Documentation](https://sli.dev) · [GitHub](https://github.com/slidevjs/slidev)

Rules

Always use the latest Slidev syntax and configuration.
Use pnpm for all dependency management and commands.
Never run commands without user confirmation.
Always work from within the specific project directory.
Validate that slides.md and package.json exist after setup.
Minimal edits; only scaffold the requested project.

init-slidedev-project Skill

Description: Initialize a new Slidev presentation project from scratch, including starter slides and configuration.

Steps

Query context7 for the latest Slidev configuration options using /slidevjs/slidev.

Copy _project_template_ to a new project directory (e.g., my-new-presentation).

cp -r _project_template_ my-new-presentation

Create or update slides.md in the new directory with starter content (see below for example).

Run pnpm install in the new project directory to install dependencies.

Run pnpm dev to start the development server and preview the presentation.

(Optional) To add a custom theme, search for available themes, add to package.json, and update the theme field in slides.md frontmatter.

Example slides.md Starter Content

--- theme: default title: My Presentation info: | A presentation created with Slidev highlighter: shiki transition: slide-left mdc: true --- # Welcome to Slidev Presentation slides for developers --- # What is Slidev? Slidev is a slides maker and presenter designed for developers. - 📝 **Markdown-based** - focus on content - 🎨 **Themable** - themes can be shared and reused - 🧑‍💻 **Developer Friendly** - code highlighting, live coding - 🤹 **Interactive** - embed Vue components - 🎥 **Recording** - built-in recording and camera view --- layout: center --- # Thank You! [Documentation](https://sli.dev) · [GitHub](https://github.com/slidevjs/slidev)

Rules

Always use the latest Slidev syntax and configuration.

Use pnpm for all dependency management and commands.

Never run commands without user confirmation.

Always work from within the specific project directory.

Validate that slides.md and package.json exist after setup.

Minimal edits; only scaffold the requested project.

init-slidedev-project