JostSlides: A Python-Based Local-First Presentation Framework for Research Talks
ZeYanjie · x · 2026-10-02
A developer vibecoded JostSlides, an open-source local-first presentation framework for research talks, after struggling with manual slide alignment and confusing AI-generated decks.
Key features:
- Decks written in Python, rendered as offline HTML, presented via browser
- Speaker notes, audience sync window, videos, and interactive demos
- Remotion animations, automatic transitions, and animated builds
- Six scene types, three evidence widgets, and export support
- Ships with a 22-slide interactive showcase and a 6-slide starter template
Aimed at researchers and technical speakers who want fully code-managed presentations.
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