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slide-builder

Generate PowerPoint presentations from YAML content using SlideCraft.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#yaml#powerpoint#presentation#slide deck#slidecraft
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jvsteiner/slidecraft --skill slide-builder-jvsteiner
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slide-builder
Source: https://github.com/jvsteiner/slidecraft/tree/main/plugins/slide-builder/skills/slide-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jvsteiner/slidecraft --skill slide-builder-jvsteiner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of PowerPoint presentations directly from structured YAML content, eliminating the need for manual slide design and layout.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • YAML to PPTX Conversion: Generates .pptx files based on a defined YAML structure.
  • Themed Presentations: Supports 6 built-in themes and custom theme configurations for consistent branding.
  • Diverse Layouts: Offers 21 different slide layouts, including title, section breaks, content, comparison tables, and profile cards.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate a pitch deck for a new product by describing the content and desired theme in a YAML file, which the skill then transforms into a polished presentation.

Quick Start

Use the slide-builder skill to build a presentation from the file '/path/to/content.yaml'.

Frequently Asked Questions about slide-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a PowerPoint presentation from YAML?▼

The skill supports 21 different slide layouts for YAML to PPTX conversion, including title slides, section breaks, content slides, comparison tables, and profile cards for diverse presentation needs.

Can I apply custom themes and colors when creating slide decks from YAML?▼

Yes, you can apply custom themes and colors when creating slide decks from YAML, with support for 6 built-in themes and custom theme configurations to ensure consistent branding across presentations.

What's the best way to automate pitch deck creation without manual slide design?▼

Automating pitch deck creation is best handled by structuring your product content in a YAML file to leverage predefined layouts, allowing rapid generation of polished presentations without manual PowerPoint design.

Does YAML to PowerPoint automation work for technical and business content?▼

YAML to PowerPoint automation works for technical, business, and editorial content, facilitating rapid deck creation by mapping structured YAML data into diverse, predefined slide layouts.

Do I need to install dependencies to convert YAML to PPTX?▼

No external dependencies are required to convert YAML to PPTX, as the skill operates independently using the SlideCraft library to parse YAML content and generate formatted PowerPoint files.

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