scientific-slides

Generate PDF Beamer and PowerPoint slides from research content.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill scientific-slides-clay-hhk
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Skill: scientific-slides
Source: https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config/tree/main/skills/scientific-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill scientific-slides-clay-hhk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pymupdf, Pillow, requests, python-dotenv, PyPDF2, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Scientific presentations often struggle to balance rigorous content with engaging visuals and clear narrative. This skill provides a comprehensive framework for creating research talks that are visually engaging, well-cited, and presentation-ready, reducing design friction and ensuring consistent quality across formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visual-first design guidance that prioritizes high-impact figures, diagrams, and concise text
  • Dual workflows: a PDF/Beamer-friendly workflow generating complete slides, and a PPTX workflow for editable presentations
  • Integrated guidance on slide structure, citations, visuals, and layout to enhance readability and credibility
  • Extensive references and templates for Beamer, PowerPoint, and data-visualization adaptations; supports conference talks, seminars, thesis defenses, journal clubs, and teaching contexts

Quick Start

Plan your talk outline and run the PDF workflow to generate a complete deck ready for export.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-slides

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

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How do I create scientific presentation slides from research content automatically?

You can create scientific presentation slides by automating the generation of visuals, structure, and citations from research content. This skill supports conferences, seminars, thesis defenses, and classroom talks, applying visual-first design guidance to produce presentation-ready decks.

Can I generate PowerPoint and Beamer presentations for a thesis defense?

Yes, you can generate presentations for a thesis defense using dual workflows. The skill supports a PDF/Beamer-friendly workflow generating complete slides and a PPTX workflow for editable PowerPoint presentations, both tailored for academic defense contexts.

Does this slide generation workflow support inline YAML frontmatter configuration?

Yes, the slide generation workflow supports inline YAML frontmatter configuration. This allows you to define slide parameters directly within your content, streamlining the automation of professional scientific presentations.

What is the best way to add figures and references to automated scientific slides?

The best way to add figures and references is through the integrated attachment and citation guidance features. The skill supports figure and reference attachments directly within the generation workflow, ensuring visuals and citations are consistently embedded in the final slides.

How does the visual-review workflow ensure consistency in generated presentation decks?

The visual-review workflow ensures consistency by applying integrated guidance on slide structure, layout, and readability. It checks generated scientific presentation slides for visual quality and design consistency before final export.

Do I need Python dependencies like PyMuPDF and Pillow to generate scientific slides?

Yes, you need Python dependencies like PyMuPDF, Pillow, PyPDF2, python-dotenv, and requests to run the generation scripts. These libraries facilitate PDF processing, image handling, and figure integration within the scientific slide workflows.