A Hugo theme that transforms markdown content into HTML presentations using Reveal.js.
reveal-hugo is a Hugo theme that converts markdown content into interactive HTML presentations using the Reveal.js framework. It allows developers and content creators to build presentations as part of their static site workflow, leveraging Hugo's content management and theming capabilities. The theme solves the problem of creating maintainable, version-controlled presentations without relying on proprietary tools.
Developers, technical writers, and educators who use Hugo for static sites and need to create presentations as part of their content strategy. It's ideal for those who prefer markdown-based workflows and want presentations integrated into their existing Hugo projects.
Developers choose reveal-hugo because it combines the simplicity of markdown authoring with the powerful features of Reveal.js, all within the Hugo ecosystem. Its unique selling point is seamless integration with Hugo's theming and content management, enabling reusable slides, custom themes via SCSS, and offline development without external dependencies.
📽️ Create rich HTML-based presentations with Hugo and Reveal.js
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Create slides using familiar markdown syntax with `---` separators, as shown in the hello-world example, making authoring quick and intuitive for developers.
Compile custom SCSS themes via Hugo pipes, allowing full design control, demonstrated in the custom-theme-example with variable overrides.
Includes shortcodes for fragments, speaker notes, and math equations via MathJax, enabling interactive features without JavaScript coding.
Define slides in data templates (TOML/JSON/YAML) for reuse across presentations, saving time and ensuring consistency, as detailed in the reusable slides section.
Requires knowledge of Hugo's setup and configuration, adding a steep learning curve for those not already using static site generators.
Adding Reveal.js plugins involves manual file management and detailed TOML configuration, which can be error-prone and cumbersome, as admitted in the plugins documentation.
Lacks built-in support for dynamic features like live audience interaction or real-time updates, limiting use cases requiring server-side processing.