I just released SlideForge — an open-source HTML presentation tool that turns simple Markdown into gorgeous slides.

Why I built this

Most presentation tools look Western-centric. Asian design themes are missing, or if they exist, they are an afterthought. SlideForge ships with 5 authentic Asian themes out of the box — from ink-wash landscape to modern business red.

What makes it unique

41 curated themes — including Shanshui (山水, ink-wash), Little Red Book (小红书, cream modern), Business Gold-Red

31 layout types — cover, section, content, two-column, quote, comparison, timeline, and more

47 animation effects — fade, slide, scale, rotate, flip, and custom easing

ECharts + Chart.js dual engine — interactive charts in your slides

Presenter mode — with speaker notes and timer

Zero build step — pure static HTML/CSS/JS, works offline

Quick start

git clone https://github.com/flytime2026/slideforge.git cd slideforge bash scripts/new-deck.sh "My Presentation" examples/ open examples/My \…