academic-review-decksmith

Rebuild scholarly review content into citation-aware academic slide decks with traceable figures.

6|1|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ficooooo/Paper2ScholarSlides --skill academic-review-decksmith
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Skill: academic-review-decksmith
Source: https://github.com/ficooooo/Paper2ScholarSlides/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ficooooo/Paper2ScholarSlides --skill academic-review-decksmith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It converts dense scholarly review content into slide decks that preserve academic logic, keep figures and formulas readable, and remain defensible through source traceability and export-based visual QA.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Argument-first slide rebuilding: restructures background → mechanism/structure → modeling/theory → control/method → applications/limitations instead of copying chapters mechanically.
  • Citation-aware visual handling: classifies figures (literature vs redrawn vs schematics vs editable PPT components) and adds short “read this” notes for audience comprehension.
  • Export-based visual QA: exports slides to PNG, scans for banned process/filler language, and fixes layout issues (overflow/cropping/low contrast/missing source notes).
  • Use cases: thesis defenses, journal-club presentations, course/research group review talks, and review-to-artifact polishing for expert audiences.

Quick Start

Use Academic Review Decksmith on your review draft, your local papers folder, and your target PPT template to generate a rigorous academic PPTX that explains key figures and formulas with source-grounded captions and includes export-to-PNG visual QA checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-review-decksmith

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

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How do I convert a literature review draft into citation-aware academic slides?

To convert a literature review draft into citation-aware academic slides, this Skill rebuilds your content by restructuring arguments and adding source-grounded captions for figures and formulas. It ensures template fidelity and expert-level readability for thesis defenses or journal-club reports.

How do I generate thesis defense slides that explain figures and formulas from my research papers?

Generating thesis defense slides that explain figures and formulas requires classifying visual elements and adding short audience notes. This Skill processes your review drafts and local papers to produce rigorous PPTX decks with traceable figures and formula explanations.

Can I use my existing PPT template when restructuring review drafts into academic presentations?

Yes, you can use your existing PPT template when restructuring review drafts. The process requires your target PPT template alongside your review draft and papers folder to generate a rigorous academic PPTX that maintains template fidelity.

What is export-based visual QA for academic slide decks and how does it work?

Export-based visual QA for academic slide decks works by exporting slides to PNG format and scanning them for banned process or filler language. It identifies and helps fix layout issues like overflow, cropping, low contrast, and missing source notes.

Why does my academic presentation lose the logical flow when converting from a literature review?

Academic presentations lose logical flow when chapters are copied mechanically. This Skill prevents that by applying argument-first rebuilding, restructuring content from background through mechanism, modeling, control, to applications instead of direct chapter copying.