Slides

Design a narrative first and a visual deck second. Resolve skill-dir to this folder before using bundled search and validation tools.

Workflow

1. Define audience, decision, time limit, slide count, evidence, brand, and output format.
2. Write a one-sentence narrative and a slide-by-slide argument before layout.
3. Choose one strategy and layout family.
4. Use one message per slide; move supporting detail to notes or appendix.
5. Build from design tokens and reusable slide patterns.
6. Turn data into a stated insight, not decoration.
7. Validate sequence, evidence, readability, overflow, contrast, and export behavior.

Read only the needed reference:

• references/slide-strategies.md for narrative structures;
• references/layout-patterns.md for composition;
• references/copywriting-formulas.md for concise persuasion;
• references/html-template.md for HTML deck structure;
• references/create.md for the complete creation flow.

Search the bundled slide library

python "<skill-dir>/scripts/search-slides.py" "investor pitch" -d strategy
python "<skill-dir>/scripts/search-slides.py" "metrics dashboard" -d layout
python "<skill-dir>/scripts/search-slides.py" "problem urgency" -d copy --json

Use returned patterns as candidates; adapt them to the audience and evidence.

Implementation rules

• Use semantic design tokens for color, type, spacing, and chart styling.
• Keep text within safe margins and test the smallest intended viewport.
• Provide alt text or a text summary for charts and meaningful images.
• Label axes, units, dates, samples, and sources.
• Prefer editable text and vector shapes over text baked into images.
• Keep animation optional, purposeful, and reduced-motion compatible.

Output contract

Provide:

• narrative and slide outline;
• final deck or implementation files;
• source list and chart-data provenance;
• speaker notes when requested;
• validation results for overflow, links, contrast, and export.

Guardrails

• Do not invent metrics, testimonials, citations, or customer logos.
• Do not shrink body text to force excessive copy onto one slide.
• Do not use a chart without stating its takeaway.
• Do not hardcode a provider, model, or host-specific path.