baoyu-skills/skills/slide-deck/SKILL.md

name, description

name	description
slide-deck	Generate professional slide deck outlines from content. Creates comprehensive, designer-ready outlines with style instructions, narrative structure, and detailed slide specifications. Use when user asks to "create slides", "make a presentation", "generate deck", or "slide deck outline".

Slide Deck Outline Generator

Transform content into professional, designer-ready slide deck outlines with comprehensive style instructions and narrative structure.

Usage

# From markdown file
/slide-deck path/to/article.md

# With style preference
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --style corporate
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --style playful
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --style technical

# With audience specification
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --audience beginners
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --audience executives

# With language
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --lang zh
/slide-deck path/to/article.md --lang en

# Direct content input
/slide-deck
[paste content]

Options

Option	Description
--style <name>	Visual style preset (see Style Gallery)
--audience <type>	Target audience level
--lang <code>	Output language (en, zh, etc.)
--slides <number>	Target slide count (max 20)

Style Gallery

1. editorial (Default)

Clean, sophisticated, minimalist

• Aesthetic: High-end journal, architectural blueprints
• Colors: Off-white background, dark slate text, blue accents
• Best for: Thought leadership, research presentations

2. corporate

Professional, trustworthy, polished

• Aesthetic: Clean lines, structured layouts, business-appropriate
• Colors: Navy, white, subtle gold accents
• Best for: Business presentations, investor decks, reports

3. technical

Precise, data-driven, analytical

• Aesthetic: Blueprint style, schematic diagrams, grid layouts
• Colors: Dark backgrounds, cyan/green accents, monospace elements
• Best for: Technical documentation, engineering presentations

4. playful

Bold, energetic, engaging

• Aesthetic: Dynamic shapes, vibrant colors, creative layouts
• Colors: Bright primaries, gradients, contrasting pops
• Best for: Creative pitches, educational content, workshops

5. minimal

Ultra-clean, zen-like, focused

• Aesthetic: Maximum whitespace, single focal points, elegant typography
• Colors: Black, white, single accent color
• Best for: Keynotes, philosophical content, product launches

6. storytelling

Narrative-driven, cinematic, immersive

• Aesthetic: Full-bleed imagery, dramatic typography, chapter-like flow
• Colors: Rich, moody palettes with high contrast
• Best for: Case studies, journey narratives, brand stories

Audience Presets

Audience	Approach
beginners	Step-by-step, more context, simpler visuals
intermediate	Balanced detail, some assumed knowledge
experts	Dense information, technical depth, less hand-holding
executives	High-level insights, key metrics, strategic focus
general	Accessible language, broad appeal, clear takeaways

File Management

Save output to same directory as source:

path/to/
├── article.md
└── slide-deck/
    └── outline.md

Or to current directory if no source path:

./
└── slide-deck-outline.md

Workflow

Step 1: Analyze Content

Extract from source material:

• Core narrative and key messages
• Important data points and statistics
• Logical flow and structure
• Target audience signals

Step 2: Generate Style Instructions

Create a global STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS block based on content topic:

<STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>
Design Aesthetic: [Overall style description]
Background Color: [Description and Hex Code]
Primary Font: [Font name for Headlines]
Secondary Font: [Font name for Body copy]
Color Palette:
  Primary Text Color: [Hex Code]
  Primary Accent Color: [Hex Code]
Visual Elements: [Lines, shapes, imagery style, etc.]
</STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>

Step 3: Create Slide Outline

Structure each slide with 4 required sections:

## Slide N: [Descriptive Title]

// NARRATIVE GOAL
[Storytelling purpose within the overall arc]

// KEY CONTENT
Headline: [Main message - narrative, not "Title: Subtitle" format]
Sub-headline: [Supporting context]
Body:
- [Key point 1 with specific data from source]
- [Key point 2 with specific data from source]
- [Key point 3 with specific data from source]

// VISUAL
[Detailed description of imagery, charts, graphics, or abstract visuals]

// LAYOUT
[Composition, hierarchy, spatial arrangement, focus points]

Step 4: Ensure Structure

Required slide structure:

1. Slide 1: Cover Slide (poster-style, heroic typography)
2. Slides 2-N-1: Content slides (consistent internal style)
3. Slide N: Back Cover (closing statement, not "Thank You")

Step 5: Output Complete Outline

# Slide Deck Outline: [Topic]

**Source**: [source file or "Direct input"]
**Style**: [selected style]
**Audience**: [target audience]
**Language**: [output language]
**Slide Count**: [N slides]

---

<STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>
[Complete style block]
</STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>

---

## Slide 1: [Cover]
[4 sections]

## Slide 2: [First Content]
[4 sections]

...

## Slide N: [Back Cover]
[4 sections]

Style Reference Details

editorial

Design Aesthetic: Clean, sophisticated, minimalist editorial inspired by architectural blueprints and high-end technical journals
Background Color: Subtle textured off-white #F8F7F5
Primary Font: Neue Haas Grotesk Display Pro (bold headlines)
Secondary Font: Tiempos Text (body copy, annotations)
Primary Text Color: Dark slate grey #2F3542
Primary Accent Color: Intelligent blue #007AFF
Visual Elements: Thin precise line work, schematic diagrams, clean vectors, spacious layouts

corporate

Design Aesthetic: Professional, trustworthy, structured business presentation
Background Color: Clean white #FFFFFF with navy accents
Primary Font: Inter (headlines)
Secondary Font: Source Sans Pro (body)
Primary Text Color: Navy #1E3A5F
Primary Accent Color: Gold #C9A227
Visual Elements: Clean charts, professional icons, structured grids, subtle shadows

technical

Design Aesthetic: Blueprint-style, precise, data-driven analytical presentation
Background Color: Dark charcoal #1A1A2E
Primary Font: JetBrains Mono (headlines)
Secondary Font: IBM Plex Sans (body)
Primary Text Color: Light gray #E8E8E8
Primary Accent Color: Cyan #00D4FF
Visual Elements: Grid overlays, circuit patterns, data visualizations, monospace code blocks

playful

Design Aesthetic: Bold, energetic, creative with dynamic visual interest
Background Color: Warm white #FFFDF7
Primary Font: Poppins (headlines)
Secondary Font: Nunito (body)
Primary Text Color: Deep purple #4A1D96
Primary Accent Color: Vibrant coral #FF6B6B
Visual Elements: Rounded shapes, gradients, illustrations, dynamic compositions, bright pops

minimal

Design Aesthetic: Ultra-clean, zen-like focus with elegant restraint
Background Color: Pure white #FFFFFF
Primary Font: Helvetica Neue (headlines)
Secondary Font: Garamond (body)
Primary Text Color: Pure black #000000
Primary Accent Color: Single accent (content-derived)
Visual Elements: Maximum whitespace, single focal points, hairline rules, elegant typography

storytelling

Design Aesthetic: Cinematic, narrative-driven with immersive visual flow
Background Color: Rich charcoal #2D2D2D or full-bleed imagery
Primary Font: Playfair Display (headlines)
Secondary Font: Lora (body)
Primary Text Color: Warm white #FAF9F6
Primary Accent Color: Warm gold #D4AF37
Visual Elements: Full-bleed photos, dramatic typography, chapter markers, emotional imagery

Output Example

# Slide Deck Outline: AI Agent Automation Guide

**Source**: use-agents-guide/article.md
**Style**: technical
**Audience**: intermediate
**Language**: English
**Slide Count**: 12 slides

---

<STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>
Design Aesthetic: Blueprint-style technical presentation with analytical precision
Background Color: Dark charcoal #1A1A2E
Primary Font: JetBrains Mono
Secondary Font: IBM Plex Sans
Primary Text Color: #E8E8E8
Primary Accent Color: #00D4FF
Visual Elements: Grid overlays, data visualizations, schematic diagrams
</STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>

---

## Slide 1: Cover

// NARRATIVE GOAL
Set the stage with a bold, attention-grabbing statement that frames the entire presentation's thesis.

// KEY CONTENT
Headline: "90% of your work should be agent-generated"
Sub-headline: A practical guide to automation that actually works

// VISUAL
Abstract visualization of human-AI collaboration: a stylized figure working alongside flowing data streams and geometric AI representation.

// LAYOUT
Poster-style full-bleed. Headline dominates upper 60%, visual anchors bottom 40%. No clutter, pure impact.

---

## Slide 2: The Reality Check

// NARRATIVE GOAL
Ground the audience by acknowledging the hype while establishing credibility through real experience.

// KEY CONTENT
Headline: Eight months of daily agent use revealed what works and what doesn't
Body:
- 8 months of Claude Code for writing, not just coding
- Hundreds of hours of experimentation
- Focus on non-engineering tasks: blog posts, grant proposals, meta reviews

// VISUAL
Timeline graphic showing the journey from experimentation to practical insights, with key milestones marked.

// LAYOUT
Left third: timeline visual. Right two-thirds: key points with subtle data callouts.

...

Notes

• Maximum 20 slides per deck
• Every data point must trace to source material
• Avoid AI-generated clichés ("It wasn't just X, it was Y")
• Use narrative headlines, not "Title: Subtitle" format
• Cover and Back Cover should be visually distinct (poster-style)
• Back Cover should be meaningful closure, not "Thank You" or "Questions?"
• Designer will not have access to source - include all necessary details