ppt-creator_skill

Overview

This skill creates professional slide decks from a topic or supplied documents, producing structured outlines, data-driven charts, speaker notes, and complete PPTX/Marp outputs. It applies persuasive storytelling principles (Pyramid Principle, assertion-evidence) and accessibility-aware styling to deliver presentation-ready files. When data is missing, it uses a minimal intake form or safe defaults and documents assumptions.

How this skill works

The skill gathers intent (or asks up to 10 minimal questions), builds a Pyramid-structured storyline (one conclusion → 3–5 reasons → evidence), and drafts a 12–15 slide skeleton with assertion-style headings. It selects or requests appropriate charts using a chart-selection guide, optionally runs a chart renderer when CSV/data is provided, then generates slide content, 45–60 second speaker notes per slide, and accessibility-compliant styling. A built-in self-check scores the deck against a rubric and refines low-scoring items up to two iterations before packaging deliverables into an output folder.

When to use it

• Turn a topic or document into a presentation-ready deck (slides, pitch, or keynote).
• Improve or optimize an existing presentation or pitch for clarity and persuasion.
• Convert scattered notes, reports, or datasets into a structured slide narrative with charts and speaker notes.
• Generate accessible slide content with assertion-style headings and evidence-first design.
• Produce dual-format outputs (Marp-compatible Markdown + PPTX) for review and distribution.

Best practices

• Provide audience, objective, desired action, and any key data up front to reduce assumptions.
• Attach CSVs or tables when you want actual charts; otherwise expect placeholder charts and a data-field checklist.
• Limit each slide to one core idea and 3–5 evidence points for clearer delivery.
• Review the speaker notes and assumptions section to confirm safe defaults were appropriate.
• Request the "complete PPTX" orchestration when you want end-to-end automated generation and dual-styled files.

Example use cases

• Investor pitch: convert a product pitch and key metrics CSV into a persuasive 12-slide deck with KPI charts and CTA slide.
• Monthly business review: parse sales/traffic CSVs, create visually consistent charts, speaker notes, and backup slides for Q&A.
• Training session: transform a topic outline into a structured presentation with stepwise learning objectives and transitions.
• Executive summary: compress a report into a conclusion-first slide set with supporting evidence and next-step recommendations.