The short version
A simple Markdown-to-slides tool with self-hostable HTML/PDF output that commenters already use in practice.
From the HackerLinks archive
Marp
A simple Markdown-to-slides tool with self-hostable HTML/PDF output that commenters already use in practice.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-18
Last seen:2026-04-18
Times seen:1
Website:marp.app
Why it caught our attention
It was the most directly recommended slide-generation alternative in the MDV discussion.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-04-18
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter said they often use Marp for Markdown slides and liked its mostly syntax-light approach plus HTML/PDF export.
Original threadShow HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data
Also surfaced in this discussion
Djot
Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data
2026-04-18
Evidence
Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data
2026-04-18
MDV
Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data
2026-04-18
sdocs.dev
Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data
2026-04-18