death-by-ppt

Diagnose MARP presentations for readability and cognitive overload using six principles.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill death-by-ppt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: death-by-ppt
Source: https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/presentation-review/skills/death-by-ppt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill death-by-ppt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

MARP presentations often suffer from unclear messaging and cognitive overload, making it hard for audiences to digest slides quickly and effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Applies David JP Phillips' six principles to MARP slide reviews, including one message per slide, maximum six objects, avoiding sentences when speaking, prioritizing size and contrast, favoring dark backgrounds, and mindful slide density.
  • Provides structured feedback and practical improvement suggestions for critique, rewrite, and presentation coaching across multiple decks.

Quick Start

Review the MARP deck using the six principles to improve clarity and reduce cognitive load.

Frequently Asked Questions about death-by-ppt

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

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How do I review MARP slides for cognitive overload and readability?

You can review MARP slides for cognitive overload using the Death by PowerPoint skill, which diagnoses readability and applies David JP Phillips' six principles to provide structured feedback and practical improvement suggestions across multiple decks.

What are the Death by PowerPoint principles for slide design?

The Death by PowerPoint principles for slide design include one message per slide, a maximum of six objects, avoiding sentences when speaking, prioritizing size and contrast, favoring dark backgrounds, and maintaining mindful slide density to reduce cognitive overload.

Can I get slide-by-slide feedback on my MARP presentation syntax and delivery?

Yes, you can get slide-by-slide feedback on your MARP presentation. The skill provides structured critique across multiple decks, checking MARP syntax, delivery effectiveness, and slide design to help improve clarity and reduce cognitive load.

Does this skill work for reviewing multiple MARP decks in different contexts?

Yes, the skill works for reviewing multiple MARP decks across different contexts. It applies the six core principles to provide structured feedback and practical improvement suggestions for critique, rewrite, and presentation coaching regardless of the deck context.

What is the best way to critique a MARP deck to improve audience comprehension?

The best way to critique a MARP deck is to apply the six Death by PowerPoint principles, evaluating one message per slide, object count, contrast, and slide density. This structured review diagnoses cognitive overload and provides practical suggestions to improve audience comprehension.