Presenterm is a markdown terminal slideshow tool that lets you create and deliver presentations directly from your terminal with support for images, animated GIFs, code highlighting, and PDF export.
The tool solves the problem of creating presentation slides without leaving the terminal or relying on graphical presentation software. It works by parsing markdown files into slides that render in the terminal with full formatting support. The approach enables developers and technical presenters to version control their presentations as plain text, integrate them into their workflow, and customize appearance through themes and layouts.
Presenterm suits anyone comfortable working in the terminal who wants presentations as markdown files. It works well for technical talks, code-heavy presentations, and environments where terminal-based tools are preferred. The tool distinguishes itself through support for multiple terminal emulators including kitty, iTerm2, wezterm, ghostty, and foot, with image and GIF rendering on those platforms. It includes features like mermaid and d2 graph rendering, LaTeX and typst formula support, code snippet execution with pseudo-terminal output, selective code highlighting that reveals portions progressively, column layouts, slide transitions, speaker notes, and hot-reload during development. Export to PDF and HTML is available for sharing presentations beyond the terminal.
The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing user-reported issues and feature requests. Development activity includes ongoing refinement of existing features, expansion of supported terminal emulators and rendering capabilities, and responsiveness to community contributions. The maintainer actively engages with users through issue discussions and incorporates feedback into the tool's evolution.
