scientific-slides

Automates science presentation slides with visuals, structure, and citations for Beamer and PowerPoint.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill scientific-slides-hayktarkhanyan
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Skill: scientific-slides
Source: https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill scientific-slides-hayktarkhanyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pymupdf, Pillow, PyPDF2, python-pptx, python-dotenv.

What problem does it solve?

Scientific presentations often struggle with visual clarity and narrative flow; professionals need a structured, design-forward approach to craft slides that emphasize visuals and citations while maintaining readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visual-first slide design principles
  • Beamer and PowerPoint compatibility
  • Guidance on layout, typography, color, and citations
  • Workflow templates for conference talks, seminars, theses, and grant pitches
  • Optional references and templates for Beamer, PPTX, and LaTeX

Quick Start

Plan a 15-minute conference talk outline, then generate a 5-6 slide PDF with a single key figure and minimal text.

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 with proper citations and visuals?

You can automate creating scientific presentation slides with visuals and citations by applying visual-first design principles, layout guidance, and typography guidelines. It supports both Beamer and PowerPoint workflows for research talks and theses.

Can I generate a PPTX presentation for a conference talk automatically?

Yes, you can generate a PPTX presentation for a conference talk using workflow templates that structure your seminar or grant pitch. It covers layout, data-visualization, and citation guidelines to maintain narrative flow.

Does this approach work with both Beamer and PowerPoint for research presentations?

Yes, Beamer and PowerPoint compatibility is supported for generating research presentations. It provides optional references and templates for Beamer, PPTX, and LaTeX workflows to ensure visual clarity.

What's the best way to structure a 15-minute conference talk outline with minimal text?

The best way to structure a 15-minute conference talk outline is to plan the narrative flow, then generate a 5-6 slide PDF with a single key figure and minimal text. This visual-first approach emphasizes readability and narrative flow.

Do I need LaTeX to use Beamer templates for science slides?

You do not need LaTeX directly, as the workflow provides optional references and templates for Beamer, PPTX, and LaTeX. It uses Python libraries like PyMuPDF and PyPDF2 to handle PDF generation and visualization.

Why do my scientific presentations struggle with visual clarity and narrative flow?

Scientific presentations struggle with visual clarity and narrative flow when they lack a structured, design-forward approach. Applying visual-first slide design principles with proper layout, typography, and color guidelines resolves these readability issues.