scientific-slides

Generate scientific talk slides with citations and beamer/PPTX compatibility.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ccstudentcc/agent-prompts --skill scientific-slides-ccstudentcc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scientific-slides
Source: https://github.com/ccstudentcc/agent-prompts/tree/main/.codex/skills/scientific-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ccstudentcc/agent-prompts --skill scientific-slides-ccstudentcc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, Pillow, PyMuPDF, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers produce professional, visually engaging slide decks for scientific talks, reducing the time needed to prepare and improving the clarity of complex research through AI-assisted design and structured workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two workflows: generate complete PDF slides for presentations or visual-first PPTX-ready images for editable decks.
  • Visual-first design guidance with integrated citations to ensure credibility, readability, and polished aesthetics across conferences, seminars, defenses, and journal clubs.
  • End-to-end workflow support: planning, generation, review, and final output with iterative quality checks for consistent results.

Quick Start

Describe your scientific talk topic and let this skill generate a complete, publication-ready slide deck in PDF or Visuals for PPTX.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-slides

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create scientific slides for a conference talk from research content?

To create scientific slides, provide your research content and topic to generate a structured presentation. The skill outputs polished PDF slides or editable PPTX-ready visuals, applying slide-design principles and integrating citations for clear research communication.

Can I generate PPTX-ready visuals instead of a full PDF for my thesis defense?

Yes, you can generate visual-first PPTX-ready images for editable decks. This workflow allows you to produce editable visuals for your thesis defense while maintaining visual design guidance and integrated citations.

What is the best way to structure a presentation for a specific seminar length?

The best way to structure a presentation is to specify your talk length when providing the research content. The skill generates a tailored slide structure and visuals that fit the allotted time for your seminar or lecture.

Does this slide generation workflow support Beamer format for academic presentations?

Yes, the slide generation workflow supports Beamer compatibility. It ensures outputs follow Beamer formatting standards alongside PPTX options, applying AI-assisted layout and figure integration for academic presentations.

How do I add citations and figures to AI-generated scientific slides?

AI-generated scientific slides include integrated citations and figures automatically. The workflow applies visual-first design guidance with iterative quality checks to ensure credibility, readability, and proper figure integration throughout the output.

Do I need Python and PyMuPDF installed to generate scientific slide decks?

Yes, you need a Python environment with dependencies like PyMuPDF, Pillow, and python-dotenv installed. These libraries support the end-to-end workflow of planning, generating, reviewing, and outputting your scientific slide decks.