academic-pptx

Generate academic presentations with structured arguments and action titles.

755|92|Updated Feb 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Gabberflast/academic-pptx-skill --skill academic-pptx
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Skill: academic-pptx
Source: https://github.com/Gabberflast/academic-pptx-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gabberflast/academic-pptx-skill --skill academic-pptx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires markitdown, pptxgenjs, soffice, pdftoppm, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms how academic presentations are created, ensuring clarity, logical flow, and adherence to professional communication standards, overriding default design-forward styles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Argumentation: Organizes content logically (Situation-Complication-Resolution) for maximum impact.
  • Action Titles: Ensures every slide title states a clear takeaway, making titles alone tell the story (Ghost Deck Test).
  • Communication-First Design: Implements minimal, effective design principles (white backgrounds, limited colors, clear typography) suitable for academic contexts.
  • Use Case: Generate slides for a conference paper, thesis defense, or grant briefing that are clear, persuasive, and adhere to academic rigor.

Quick Start

Use the academic-pptx skill to create slides for my upcoming conference talk on quantum computing.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-pptx

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create academic presentation slides with structured arguments?

To generate academic presentation slides with structured arguments, this Skill applies the Situation-Complication-Resolution framework and enforces action titles to ensure logical flow and clear takeaways for conference talks and thesis defenses.

What is an action title in academic presentations and why use it?

An action title in academic presentations states a clear takeaway rather than a topical label. This Skill enforces action titles so titles alone tell the complete story, passing the Ghost Deck Test for thesis defenses and conference talks.

Can I use this Skill to generate pptx files for a thesis defense?

Yes, you can use this Skill to generate pptx files tailored for a thesis defense. It overrides default presentation styles to implement academic design standards, including minimal design, proper citation, and single exhibits per slide.

Does this academic presentation generator support proper citation formatting?

Yes, this academic presentation generator supports proper citation formatting by enforcing academic design standards. It ensures your conference paper slides and grant briefings maintain academic rigor alongside minimal, effective visual design.

What is the best way to structure a conference paper presentation?

The best way to structure a conference paper presentation is using a communication-first approach with Situation-Complication-Resolution logic. This Skill automates that structure, ensuring minimal design and clear takeaways for academic contexts.

Why does my academic presentation need a communication-first design over default styles?

An academic presentation needs a communication-first design to prioritize logical arguments and clear takeaways over visual flair. This Skill overrides default design-forward styles, applying white backgrounds and limited colors suitable for academic rigor.