Slidev MCP MCP Server

Generate, render, and host Slidev presentations from markdown

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Last Updated

Jun 14, 2026

What is the Slidev MCP MCP Server?

The Slidev MCP MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to Slidev MCP through the Model Context Protocol. With 8 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update Slidev MCP data on behalf of authorized users.

Willow ships the Slidev MCP MCP server as part of an enterprise control plane. Every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to a full audit trail, and integrates with Splunk and Loki for SIEM visibility. Connect from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, or any custom agent. Install once, distribute org-wide, and see exactly how Slidev MCP is being used by every AI agent in your stack.

Tools

render_slides

Render a Slidev presentation from markdown and return its hosted URL. IMPORTANT: Before calling this tool, you MUST call get_theme with the theme name you plan to use. Each theme has unique layouts, components, and frontmatter options. Apply the theme's specific features in your markdown to produce high-quality slides that match the theme's design. If the user has not specified a theme, call list_themes to pick one. If you are unfamiliar with Slidev markdown syntax, call get_slidev_guide. Images must be remote URLs or base64-encoded inline. Local file paths are not supported.

list_session_slides

List all slide presentations created in the current MCP session. Returns URLs, themes, and timestamps for each presentation you've created.

list_themes

Get a list of all available themes with style descriptions and recommendations. Call this to decide which theme to use. Returns a guide organized by style (dark, academic, modern, playful, etc.) with "best for" recommendations. After picking a theme, call get_theme with the theme name to read its full documentation (layouts, components, examples) before rendering. This tool does NOT display anything to the user — it is for your own reference when choosing a theme.

browse_themes

Show the user a visual theme gallery with preview images. ONLY call this when the user explicitly asks to SEE or BROWSE themes visually (e.g. "show me the themes", "what do they look like", "let me pick a theme"). This renders an interactive gallery in the user's UI. To show a filtered subset (e.g. only dark themes), first call list_themes to identify matching themes, then pass their names here. Do NOT call this to decide which theme to use yourself — use list_themes for that instead.

get_theme

Get full documentation for a specific theme: layouts, components, and examples. Call this BEFORE render_slides to learn the theme's unique features. Each theme has different layouts, components, and frontmatter options. Use what you learn here to produce high-quality, theme-specific slides. This is the primary tool for preparing to render slides. When the user specifies a theme, call this directly — no need to call browse_themes.

get_slidev_guide

Get the Slidev syntax guide: how to write slides in markdown. Returns the official Slidev syntax reference (frontmatter, slide separators, speaker notes, layouts, code blocks) plus built-in layout documentation and an example deck. Call this once to learn how to write Slidev presentations.

export_slides

Export a presentation as a downloadable PDF. The presentation must have been created in the current session. Returns a URL to download the PDF.

screenshot_slides

Render all slides as PNG images and return them. Use this to visually review a presentation. Returns one image per slide so you can see exactly what each slide looks like and give specific feedback.

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Set Up Your Slidev MCP MCP Server in Minutes

Add the following configuration to your MCP client. Authentication is handled via OAuth. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, and any MCP-compatible agent.

Claude Desktop

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-slidev-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/slidev-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-slidev-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/slidev-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

CLI

claude mcp add willow-slidev-mcp --transport http https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/slidev-mcp

n8n

HTTP Request Node

{
  "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/slidev-mcp",
  "method": "POST"
}

Or click "Install with Willow" above to set up automatically with SSO and RBAC preconfigured.

Enterprise Governance for Slidev MCP

Willow adds the layer Slidev MCP and every other SaaS doesn't ship out of the box: every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to full audit logs, and detects shadow AI usage across your stack. One MCP gateway. Any agent. Every tool.

Slidev MCP MCP Server FAQ

What is the Slidev MCP MCP server?

The Slidev MCP MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write Slidev MCP data through a standardized interface. Willow hosts and governs this server so enterprises can roll it out without a security review backlog.

How is Willow's Slidev MCP MCP server different from the official one?

The official Slidev MCP MCP server is scoped to a single user's account and does not include enterprise governance. Willow's version adds SSO, RBAC, audit logging, shadow AI detection, and centralized control over which actions agents can take across the entire org.

Which AI clients work with the Slidev MCP MCP server?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code with MCP support, n8n, and any custom agent built with OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.

Is the Slidev MCP MCP server secure? How does Willow handle authentication?

Every call runs behind your existing SSO (Okta, Azure AD). Per-user OAuth scopes the agent to exactly what that user can do in Slidev MCP, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.

Can I limit which Slidev MCP actions agents can take?

Yes. Willow lets you scope agents to specific actions, specific projects, or specific environments. Toggle actions on or off in the dashboard, or enforce policy via infrastructure-as-code through GitHub.

How do I detect shadow Slidev MCP MCP servers in my org?

Willow's browser extension and discovery service surface unmanaged MCP servers, skills, and AI agents across the org. If a developer installed an unapproved Slidev MCP MCP locally, you'll see it.

What does the Slidev MCP MCP server cost?

Pricing depends on org size and deployment model (SaaS, dedicated cloud, self-host). See withwillow.ai/pricing or contact sales for a quote.

How do I install the Slidev MCP MCP server with Willow?

Install via the Willow Connect Panel in one click, or paste the JSON snippet above into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code config. SSO and RBAC inherit from your existing Willow setup.