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slides-polish

Review academic talk slides page-by-page against a reference PDF and apply layout fixes.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
Search Tags:#typography#layout#presentation#slides#beamer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill slides-polish-czh-ee-2023
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slides-polish
Source: https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris/tree/main/.claude/skills/slides-polish
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill slides-polish-czh-ee-2023

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, python-pptx, poppler, libreoffice, xelatex, pdflatex, latexmk, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures your academic talk slides align with a reference in visual weight, enhancing overall presentation quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-Page Codex Review: Reviews slides page-by-page against a reference for consistency.
  • Targeted Layout Fixes: Applies fixes like font scaling, text resizing, and style correction.
  • Use Case: If your slides look 'mostly OK' but you need a final pass for visual consistency before your talk.

Quick Start

Run the slides-polish skill with your slide deck as the input, specifying a reference PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about slides-polish

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ensure visual consistency across academic presentation slides?▼

To ensure visual consistency across academic presentation slides, you can use a per-page review process against a reference PDF to apply targeted layout fixes like font scaling, text resizing, and style correction.

Can I fix Beamer slide layout issues automatically using LaTeX?▼

You can fix Beamer slide layout issues by running a per-page review against a reference PDF, applying targeted corrections to text resizing and style using xelatex or pdflatex via latexmk.

Do I need Python and LibreOffice to review presentation slides against a reference?▼

Yes, you need Python for running review scripts, LibreOffice for rendering, and Poppler for PDF inspection to evaluate visual weight and apply layout fixes to your slides.

What's the best way to polish academic talk slides before a presentation?▼

The best way to polish academic talk slides is performing a per-page review against a reference PDF to align visual weight, applying targeted fixes such as font scaling and style correction before your talk.

Why does my presentation typography look inconsistent despite using the same template?▼

Inconsistent presentation typography often stems from per-page content variations, requiring targeted layout fixes like font scaling and text resizing reviewed against a reference PDF to correct visual weight.

Does this visual consistency review work with standard PDF presentation files?▼

Yes, the visual consistency review processes standard PDF presentation files by inspecting them page-by-page against a reference PDF to identify and apply necessary typography and layout corrections.

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