powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli

Record narrated PowerPoint slide shows with synchronized screen capture and narration cues.

3|1|Updated May 19, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools --skill powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli
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Skill: powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli
Source: https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools/tree/main/_repo/skills/powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adbertram/cli-tools --skill powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, pytest, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the inconsistency and manual overhead of recording narrated PowerPoint presentations by providing a reliable, automated interface for slide-show capture, narration synchronization, and video muxing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Recording: Drives PowerPoint slide shows, manages narration timing, and handles screen capture via a predictable CLI.
  • Precision Synchronization: Uses pre-flight click-step measurement to ensure narration cues align perfectly with slide animations.
  • Use Case: Use this tool to record a 24-slide course module where you need to ensure that every bullet point reveal and slide transition is perfectly timed with your pre-recorded audio narration.

Quick Start

Use the powerpoint-slide-recorder record command with your deck path, items manifest, output file, and work directory to begin the automated recording process.

Frequently Asked Questions about powerpoint-slide-recorder-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate narrated PowerPoint slide recording?

Automated narrated PowerPoint slide recording synchronizes screen capture with slide-specific narration cues using a CLI, driving slide shows and managing video muxing for high-fidelity output.

Can I synchronize pre-recorded audio narration with PowerPoint slide animations?

Yes, narration cues align perfectly with slide animations through pre-flight click-step measurement, ensuring precise synchronization during the slide show recording process.

Do I need ffmpeg to record PowerPoint screencasts with narration?

Yes, ffmpeg is required for video processing and muxing the final high-fidelity output of your narrated PowerPoint slide show recordings.

Does automated PowerPoint slide recording work on macOS?

Automated PowerPoint slide recording requires macOS System Events for PowerPoint automation and display management to drive the slide show capture process.

What's the best way to handle inconsistent PowerPoint presentation recordings?

Automating the recording process with a predictable CLI eliminates manual overhead and inconsistency by managing narration timing and screen capture for educational content creation.

How do I start recording a narrated slide show from the command line?

Use the record command with your deck path, items manifest, output file, and work directory to begin the automated narrated slide show recording process.