Slaide
open-source Markdown slides AI writes and PowerPoint opens
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What is Slaide?
Slaide is a plain-text presentation language designed for AI-generated content that converts `.slaide` files (Markdown + YAML theme) into polished web decks, PDFs, and PowerPoint presentations. It separates content from design to ensure consistent formatting and works as an Agent Skill and MCP server with major AI coding assistants.
Slaide pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Slaide pros
- Single-source rendering to multiple formats (web, PDF, PowerPoint) from clean, version-controllable text files
- Integrates natively with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and other AI assistants via Agent Skill + MCP server
- Separates content (Markdown) from design (YAML theme), enabling clean diffs and reliable AI generation
- Can import existing PowerPoint/Keynote files at 98% fidelity; available as iPhone app
Slaide cons
- Requires learning a new file format, though documentation and getting-started guides are provided
- Product appears to be pre-launch (mentions 'Q4 · LAUNCH') suggesting ongoing development
- No information about premium tiers or paid features; unclear sustainability model beyond open-source
Frequently asked questions about Slaide
Why not just have AI write PowerPoint directly?
PowerPoint XML files are complex and brittle (~4.2 MB, 11k lines), causing LLMs to hallucinate and corrupt layouts. Slaide's plain-text format (~9 KB, 40 lines) is simple enough for AI to get right the first time.
Which AI tools does Slaide work with?
Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Windsurf, and any MCP client via the Slaide Agent Skill and MCP server.
Can I convert my existing presentations to Slaide?
Yes, Slaide can import PowerPoint and Keynote files into editable `.slaide` format with 98% match fidelity.
What output formats does Slaide support?
Navigable web decks (HTML), high-fidelity PDFs, and editable PowerPoint files—all generated from the same source file.