build-slides

Convert paper sections into Quarto or Beamer slide decks.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill build-slides
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Skill: build-slides
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/build-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill build-slides

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the tedious process of creating, updating, and rendering presentation slides for academic papers by detecting project structure, applying templates, and ensuring assets and bibliography are correctly wired.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-format support: Automatically handles Quarto multi-format decks (RevealJS + Beamer) and pure Beamer Overleaf presentations.
  • Workflow detection and initialization: Detects Quarto vs Overleaf setups and can initialize a Quarto presentation from templates.
  • Render and validation: Updates section slides, verifies input paths and figures, renders both RevealJS and Beamer outputs, and integrates with LaTeX compile checks and visual audits.
  • Use case: Convert a paper section into a polished conference slide deck, include format-conditional figures, and produce both web and PDF-ready outputs.

Quick Start

Use the build-slides skill to create or update the Introduction slides in Quarto format.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-slides

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an academic paper section into Quarto or Beamer presentation slides?

To convert paper sections into Quarto or Beamer presentation slides, you can automate the process by detecting the project structure, applying templates, and validating asset paths to render both RevealJS and Beamer outputs.

Can I render both RevealJS and Beamer outputs from a single Quarto multi-format deck?

Yes, you can render both RevealJS and Beamer outputs from a single Quarto multi-format deck, allowing you to produce web-ready and PDF-ready presentation files from the same academic source.

Does the build-slides workflow work with Overleaf presentation.tex files?

The workflow supports Overleaf presentation.tex files by detecting the pure Beamer setup, validating input paths, and integrating LaTeX compile checks to generate PDF-ready outputs.

How do I initialize a new Quarto presentation from templates?

You can initialize a new Quarto presentation from templates by applying workflow detection, which sets up the project structure, applies box and notes conventions, and prepares the deck for rendering.

What is the best way to validate figure and bibliography paths before rendering academic slides?

The best way to validate figure and bibliography paths is to run a pre-render check that verifies input paths and assets, ensuring format-conditional figures are correctly wired before generating slide outputs.

Why does my Quarto presentation fail to render figures correctly across different output formats?

Quarto presentation figure rendering fails when asset paths are not properly validated or format-conditional figures are misconfigured; running a post-render visual audit helps detect and fix these output mismatches.