paper-slides

Generate conference slides and editable PPTX from a compiled LaTeX paper.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill paper-slides-mang30
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Skill: paper-slides
Source: https://github.com/Mang30/myskills/tree/main/skills/paper-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mang30/myskills --skill paper-slides-mang30

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It converts a compiled research paper into conference presentation slides plus an editable PPTX and complete speaker material, so you can focus on the talk instead of layout work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Beamer slides from your compiled paper: Builds a venue-styled slide deck using beamer LaTeX and compiles it to PDF.
  • Editable PPTX export: Produces a PowerPoint file with figures and slide notes suitable for rehearsal and sharing.
  • Story-first talk generation: Creates a slide-by-slide outline and generates speaker notes and a full talk script aligned to oral/spotlight/invited/poster-talk formats.
  • Optional structural steering via style reference: When provided, it can extract structural tendencies from a reference source to guide slide rhythm (without copying content from the reference).

Quick Start

Run /paper-slides with your compiled paper directory so it generates slides/main.tex, slides/main.pdf, and slides/presentation.pptx in slides/.

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 conference presentation slides?

To convert a compiled LaTeX paper into conference presentation slides, provide your paper directory to generate a venue-styled beamer slide deck, an editable PPTX file, and a full speaker script directly from the extracted sections and figures.

Can I generate speaker notes and a talk script aligned to my presentation duration?

Yes, you can generate speaker notes and a full talk script aligned to your target presentation duration. It drafts a story-first slide-by-slide outline calibrated for oral, spotlight, invited, and poster-talk formats.

Does this slide generation tool require a local LaTeX toolchain to compile the beamer PDF?

Yes, this slide generation tool requires a local LaTeX toolchain to compile the beamer PDF. You need latexmk, pdflatex, or xelatex installed, which is necessary for compiling CJK characters and producing the final slides output.

What is the best way to export LaTeX beamer slides to an editable PowerPoint file?

The best way to export LaTeX beamer slides to an editable PowerPoint file is by processing the compiled paper, which automatically produces a PPTX file containing figures and slide notes suitable for rehearsal and sharing.

Can I use a reference source to guide the slide rhythm and structure of my presentation?

Yes, you can use an optional style reference to guide the slide rhythm and structure of your presentation. It extracts structural tendencies from the reference source to steer the generation process without copying the original content.

Are there limitations when generating conference slides from a paper with complex CJK text?

When generating conference slides from a paper with complex CJK text, you must use xelatex instead of standard pdflatex or latexmk to ensure proper character rendering and avoid compilation failures during the beamer slide generation.