paper-slides

Generate beamer LaTeX presentation slides and convert them to PPTX format.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill paper-slides-czh-ee-2023
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Skill: paper-slides
Source: https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris/tree/main/.claude/skills/paper-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill paper-slides-czh-ee-2023

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires beamer, latexmk, python, python-pptx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates conference presentation slides (beamer LaTeX → PDF + editable PPTX) from a compiled paper, including speaker notes and full talk script.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conference Slide Generation: Converts a compiled paper into conference presentation slides for oral talks, spotlight presentations, or poster lightning talks.
  • Customization: Offers options for slide count, content depth, color schemes, and reference paper styling.
  • Use Case: Suppose you have a paper ready for submission to a conference. Use this Skill to automatically generate a slide deck and prepare your talk.

Quick Start

Run the paper-slides skill on the compiled paper directory with optional arguments for style, venue, and duration: paper-slides "paper/" — venue: NeurIPS, minutes: 20, aspect: 4:3

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-slides

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a compiled LaTeX paper into presentation slides for an academic talk?

You can generate conference presentation slides by running the tool on your paper directory and specifying options like venue, duration, and aspect ratio. It creates beamer LaTeX slides with structured content and speaker notes, exporting them as PDF and editable PPTX.

Can I customize the slide count and aspect ratio for beamer LaTeX conference presentations?

Yes, you can customize conference presentations by specifying arguments for slide count, content depth, color schemes, and aspect ratio such as 4:3. The tool applies these parameters when generating beamer LaTeX slides from your paper.

Do I need Python and LaTeX installed to generate editable PPTX slides from a research paper?

Yes, generating editable PPTX slides from a research paper requires Python and LaTeX installed. The tool depends on beamer and latexmk for LaTeX PDF generation, and python-pptx for exporting the editable PPTX format.

What is the best way to create a full talk script and speaker notes from a compiled paper for a NeurIPS conference?

The best way to create a full talk script and speaker notes from a compiled paper is using this automated tool. It generates beamer LaTeX slides tailored to your specified venue like NeurIPS, embedding structured content and speaker notes into the PDF and editable PPTX.

Does converting LaTeX to PPTX using python-pptx preserve editable styling for poster lightning talks?

Converting LaTeX to PPTX using python-pptx produces an editable file where you can adjust slide styling for poster lightning talks. The tool supports optional styling from reference papers to match your desired visual format before exporting.