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Patat

Free#84 of 93 in Presentation Software

Patat: A focused Markdown presentation tool for technical talks in Linux and macOS terminals. Ranked #84 of 93 in Presentation Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for terminal-based technical presentations.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Terminal-based technical presentations
Paid from
Free
Founded
2016
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Markdown and Pandoc input support for text-based authoring
- Automatic reloading, speaker notes, and incremental slide display
- Syntax highlighting, themes, transitions, and terminal image rendering
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux and macOS rather than across a broad platform range
- No collaboration features for shared presentation workflows
- No PPTX compatibility or graphical slide-editor workflow

Our verdict on Patat

Patat is an open-source presentation tool for people who prefer writing slides as Markdown or other Pandoc-supported formats and presenting from an ANSI-compatible terminal. It targets technical presenters working on Linux or macOS, especially those who want presentations to remain text files and fit naturally into command-line workflows. Its feature set includes slide navigation, speaker notes, incremental reveals, syntax highlighting, themes, transitions, image rendering, automatic reloading, and optional code-block evaluation.

Authoring and presentation are closely connected: automatic reloading lets slides update while editing, while speaker notes can be sent to a second window or monitor. Incremental display supports staged reveals, and syntax highlighting is useful for code-focused material. Themes support customization, including 24-bit RGB, while configurable transitions and auto-advance add control over pacing. Image rendering depends on supported terminal backends, with integrations including iTerm2, Kitty, WezTerm, and w3m.

Patat is a strong fit for solo technical presenters who value Markdown, Pandoc, terminal rendering, and source-controlled presentation files. Its narrow focus is also the main constraint. The published positioning does not include collaboration, PPTX compatibility, AI features, or broad platform coverage, so teams sharing decks, exchanging PowerPoint files, or presenting outside Linux and macOS should choose a more broadly oriented presentation application. Choose Patat when terminal-native authoring is central; choose an alternative when collaborative editing and conventional slide-file compatibility matter more.

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Patat pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Patat fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
AI assistance	Not verified
Real-time collaboration	Not verified
PowerPoint import	Not verified
PowerPoint export	Not verified
Offline access	Not verified
Presenter mode	Yes
Supported platforms	Linux, macOS
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux, macOS
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Pandoc, iTerm2, Kitty, WezTerm, w3m
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Patat integrations

Patat lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Pandoc
iTerm2
Kitty
WezTerm
w3m

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