present¶

The default command. Converts your .(sdf|md) files into a web presentation and launches an HTTP server with WebSocket live reload.

slidesk my-talk

SliDesk watches the talk directory for file changes and automatically refreshes the browser.

When the server starts, a QR code is displayed in the terminal pointing to the presentation URL for easy access from mobile devices.

Options¶

slidesk -n my-talk          # also open speaker notes view
slidesk -o my-talk          # auto-open browser
slidesk -tn my-talk         # telnet + speaker notes
slidesk -g my-talk          # hide terminal help info
slidesk -c custom.toml      # use custom config file
slidesk -l fr my-talk       # present in French

Terminal navigation¶

Press Enter          next slide
Press P + Enter      previous slide
Press Q              quit
Type a number        jump to that slide

Browser navigation¶

Swipe gestures are supported on touch devices.