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open-slide

Build editable React presentations with AI coding agents.

Open-source React slide framework built for AI coding agents. Describe a deck in natural language, let Codex or another coding agent write the slides as React, then preview, inspect, present, and export the result.

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About open-slide

open-slide is an open-source, React-first slide framework designed for AI coding agents. Each page is an editable React component rendered on a 1920×1080 canvas, so an agent can create and revise a deck directly in code instead of working through a restrictive slide schema. The project includes a browser inspector, comment-to-agent iteration, asset management, presenter mode, and static HTML/PDF export.

✅ Pros

+Agent-native workflow works with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, and other coding agents
+Arbitrary React components provide more layout and interaction control than fixed templates
+In-browser inspector and comments create a practical visual review loop
+Presenter mode includes current/next slide view, speaker notes, and a timer
+MIT-licensed and deployable as a plain static site

❌ Cons

−Requires React, Node.js, and basic front-end development skills
−Not a direct replacement for Canva or PowerPoint for non-technical users
−Real-time collaboration and native PowerPoint compatibility are not core documented features
−Generated React code still needs human review and safe execution boundaries
−Open-source popularity does not by itself guarantee production support or long-term maintenance

Key Features

Agent-Native Authoring

Use /create-slide and related workspace skills to let a coding agent draft and revise a deck from a natural-language brief.

Slides as React Code

Every page is an arbitrary React component on a fixed 1920×1080 canvas, giving developers direct control over layout, charts, and motion.

Visual Inspector and Comments

Click an element in the browser, leave a visual note, and ask the agent to apply the change back to the source file.

Presenter Mode

Present full-screen with keyboard navigation, speaker notes, a current/next view, and a timer.

Static Export and Deployment

Build a self-contained static HTML site or PDF and deploy it to common static hosts such as Vercel or Netlify.

🏆 Our Verdict

open-slide is a strong niche addition for AI Linkbase because it represents an emerging category: presentations as code for AI agents. It is especially valuable for developers, technical founders, and teams building agent demos. It should be presented as a free open-source developer framework—not as a general-purpose AI presentation SaaS or an affiliate offer. For non-technical users who need templates, collaboration, and office-file compatibility, Canva, Gamma, or PowerPoint remain more practical.

✅ Best For

Developers building AI-agent demos and product presentationsTechnical founders creating interactive pitch decksTeams that want presentations versioned and edited like codeCodex users who prefer prompt-driven visual iterationStatic HTML or PDF decks that can be deployed without a server

⚠️ Not Recommended For

Users who need a drag-and-drop presentation editorTeams that require mature real-time collaboration or native PPT compatibilityProjects that cannot safely review or sandbox generated code