paper-slide-deck

Generate academic slide decks from PDFs with extracted figures and style options.

4|Updated Feb 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/TTAWDTT/Aelin --skill paper-slide-deck-ttawdtt
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Skill: paper-slide-deck
Source: https://github.com/TTAWDTT/Aelin/tree/main/backend/deepagents_skills/paper-slide-deck
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TTAWDTT/Aelin --skill paper-slide-deck-ttawdtt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires canvas, pdf-lib, pdfjs-dist, pptxgenjs, google-genai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Transform academic papers into polished slide decks by automatically extracting figures from PDFs, applying editorial templates, and rendering slide images.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated figure extraction from PDFs and integration into slide-ready visuals
  • End-to-end slide deck generation with style options for academic or editorial aesthetics
  • Outputs include slides, outlines, PPTX, and PDF formats for conferences, defenses, or classroom presentations

Quick Start

Provide the paper PDF path and desired style to generate a complete slide deck.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-slide-deck

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an academic paper PDF into a presentation slide deck?

To convert academic papers into slide decks, provide the PDF path and desired style to automatically detect figures, apply templates, and render slides as PNGs. This end-to-end process outputs ready-to-share presentation visuals from your research documents.

How does automated figure extraction from PDFs work for academic presentations?

Automated PDF figure detection scans academic papers to extract embedded charts and images, applying a containerized figure template to integrate them into slide-ready visuals. This mechanism isolates graphics and formats them directly into presentation layouts.

Can I generate PPTX files directly from research papers for a thesis defense?

Yes, you can generate PPTX files from research papers suitable for thesis defenses alongside PNG, PDF, and outline formats. The generator supports multi-format output with style customization tailored for academic and editorial presentation aesthetics.

What is the best way to automate conference talk slides from a PDF?

The best way to automate conference talk slides is using end-to-end generation that detects PDF figures, applies editorial templates, and outputs merged formats. Providing the paper path and desired style yields a complete, ready-to-share visual deck.

Do I need pdfjs-dist and pptxgenjs to create academic slide decks from papers?

Yes, the automated slide generation process relies on dependencies like pdfjs-dist for figure detection and pptxgenjs for PPTX output. These libraries handle PDF parsing and presentation file rendering within the end-to-end workflow.