Claude Code or Codex creates slides through MCP.
Edit the exact HTML and CSS on a visual canvas.
Ship HTML, PDF, or PPTX when the deck is ready.
#Both care about the web
Reveal.js and Variant both treat the browser as a natural place for presentations. The difference is how much product you want around that idea.
#Choose Reveal.js when
You want a framework, you like hand-authoring, and you don't need a visual editing surface.
#Choose Variant when
You want HTML slides plus a canvas, inspector, export workflow, and agents that can mutate decks through MCP.
| Need | Variant | Reveal.js |
|---|---|---|
| Visual editing | Built in | Bring your own workflow |
| Code control | Slide HTML and CSS | Full framework control |
| Agent workflow | MCP tools | Not built in |
| Exports | HTML, PDF, PPTX | HTML-first, exports depend on setup |
#Common questions
Is Variant built on Reveal.js?
No. Variant has its own deck model and rendering flow. The overlap is that both are comfortable with HTML presentations.
Why use Variant instead of coding slides by hand?
Use Variant when you want a visual editor and agent workflow around the code. Use Reveal.js when you want a lightweight framework and full manual control.