deck-qa

Run automated quality checks on assembled PowerPoint decks and output a structured QAReport.

3|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SteveGJones/jack-tar-deckhand --skill deck-qa
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Skill: deck-qa
Source: https://github.com/SteveGJones/jack-tar-deckhand/tree/main/plugins/jack-tar-deckhand/skills/deck-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SteveGJones/jack-tar-deckhand --skill deck-qa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Assembled PowerPoint decks frequently suffer from layout, content, and consistency gaps. This Skill runs automated anti-pattern checks on an assembled .pptx and produces a QAReport with verdict and per-slide findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural QA: checks for long text, undersized fonts, orphan/widow lines, and missing critical slides (title/closing).
  • Visual & Accessibility: flags low contrast, color clashes, and image quality issues to ensure presenter-ready visuals.
  • Cross-Slide Consistency: enforces consistent fonts, bullets, and heading sizing across slides.
  • Use Case: after producing a deck, run this QA to catch issues before presenting to stakeholders and export a JSON QAReport.

Quick Start

Run the deck-qa QA workflow on your assembled .pptx to produce a QAReport.

Frequently Asked Questions about deck-qa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run automated QA checks on a PowerPoint presentation?

You can run automated QA checks on a PowerPoint presentation by applying a predefined QA suite to the assembled .pptx file to identify structural, visual, and consistency issues, outputting a structured QAReport with per-slide findings.

What visual and accessibility issues can presentation QA automation detect?

Presentation QA automation detects visual and accessibility issues by flagging low contrast, color clashes, and image quality problems to ensure your slides are presenter-ready and accessible to viewers.

Can I check my slide deck for missing critical slides and formatting inconsistencies?

Yes, you can check your slide deck for missing critical slides like title or closing slides, while also enforcing cross-slide consistency for fonts, bullets, and heading sizing across the entire presentation.

Does the QA check for presentation slides export a structured report?

Yes, the QA check for presentation slides exports a structured JSON QAReport containing a verdict and specific per-slide findings detailing layout, content, and consistency gaps found during the validation process.

What structural problems does slide deck QA find in assembled pptx files?

Slide deck QA finds structural problems in assembled pptx files by checking for long text blocks, undersized fonts, orphan or widow lines, and missing critical slides to ensure proper presentation structure.