Introduction

Creating slide decks often feels time-consuming, choosing a template, writing bullet points, and adjusting layouts. But if the goal is simply to deliver ideas quickly, there’s a faster way: combine GitHub Copilot + VS Code + Marp.

With this setup, you can write slides directly in Markdown while letting Copilot handle auto-completions or even generate entire outlines through its agent. The result? Quick slides, focused on content, without the hassle of opening PowerPoint.

What is Marp?

Marp is a framework that turns Markdown files into slide presentations.

A simple example:

---
marp: true
---

# Slide Title

- First point
- Second point

Save the file as .md, render it with Marp, and you get clean, ready-to-present slides.

GitHub Copilot in VS Code

Here’s where Copilot shines:

• While writing slides in Markdown, Copilot can auto-complete bullet points.
• You can prompt it: “Create 3 points about why Proof of Concepts matter” → it generates content instantly.
• With Copilot Chat/agent, you can be even more interactive: “Generate a 5-slide outline on React performance.”

Workflow: Building Slides with Copilot + Marp

1. Set Up the Environment

   • Install VS Code
   • Add the Marp for VS Code extension
   • Enable GitHub Copilot

2. Start a New File
   Create slides.md:

   ---
   marp: true
   theme: default
   ---
   
   # GitHub Copilot + Marp
   
   ## Creating Presentations the Easy Way

3. Let Copilot Assist

   • Type a slide heading, and let Copilot suggest bullet points.
   • Or ask Copilot Chat to generate the full presentation outline.

4. Instant Preview
   Click Marp: Preview in VS Code → view your slides immediately.

A Real Example

Suppose I want to explain “Why Copilot Helps with Presentations.”
I just write the heading:

# Why Copilot Helps

Copilot auto-suggests points like:

• Saves time creating outlines
• Suggests concise wording
• Offers additional ideas

Minimal editing, and the slide is presentation-ready.

Closing Thoughts

The combo of GitHub Copilot + VS Code + Marp makes slide creation lightweight, fast, and content-driven. Perfect for:

• Tech talks
• Internal team meetings
• Sharing quick ideas

Instead of wrestling with slide design, you just write in Markdown. Marp handles the visuals, Copilot boosts the content.

👉 Next time you need to present, why not write your slides directly in VS Code?