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How to publish a Slidev site

Slidev builds a deck into a single-page app you can send as a link instead of a file, which is the whole reason to host one.

Build command
npm run build
Folder to upload
dist
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  1. Build the project

    Run npm run build in the project folder. This is the step Droply does not do for you: we publish finished pages, we never run your build.

  2. Find the output folder

    The build writes a finished site to dist. That folder, not the project folder, is what gets uploaded.

  3. Drag it in

    Drop the folder (or a ZIP of it) into Droply. It is live on an HTTPS droply.id subdomain in seconds, and re-uploading publishes a new version at the same URL.

Worth knowing about Slidev

  • Build at the root, not under a path. slidev build --base /talks/name/ exists for subfolder hosting and the base must begin and end with a slash; on a Droply subdomain you do not need it.

  • Turn on the Single-page app switch in the site settings if you share a link to a specific slide. The deck routes in the browser, so a deep link is a path with no file behind it.

  • The speaker notes view and the presenter remote are part of the built output. A published deck is public, so treat the notes as public too.

Did an AI tool build this project?

Hosting an AI-generated website covers the question that comes before the build command: whether what you are holding is a single file or a project, and which of the two every tool actually hands back.

Frequently asked questions

Does Droply build my Slidev project for me?
No, and it never will. Droply publishes finished static files. Running your build would mean running your dependencies on our servers, which is a different and much riskier product. Build locally or in your existing CI, then upload the result.
Which folder do I upload?
The dist folder that npm run build creates, not the project folder. Upload it directly or ZIP it first; both work.
What happens when I update the site?
Build again and upload again. The new version replaces the old one at the same URL, so a link you have already shared keeps working. The Pro, Business and Enterprise plans keep a version history you can roll back to in one click.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, on the Pro, Business and Enterprise plans. Point your domain at Droply, and the certificate is issued and renewed automatically.
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