gamma

name	gamma
description	Alternative presentation generation path via Gamma MCP with prompt templates and decision tree for Gamma vs PPTX
tier	1 (universal)
auto-fire	/deck (gamma path)
user-invocable	false

Gamma — Alternative Presentation Path Skill

Purpose

Defines the Gamma presentation generation path as an alternative to native .pptx. Documents when to use Gamma vs. PPTX, prompt templates for Gamma generation, setup requirements, and known limitations.

When Referenced

• /deck — offers Gamma as an alternative when available
• /setup — configures Gamma connector status ({{GAMMA_CONNECTED}})

Core Framework

When to Use Gamma vs. PPTX

Factor	Use Gamma	Use PPTX
Speed	When you need a polished deck in seconds	When you need precise control over layout
Design quality	When visual design matters more than pixel-perfect branding	When strict brand guidelines must be followed
Collaboration	When the deck will be shared via link for collaborative editing	When the deck must be a standalone .pptx file
Customization	When the template structure is flexible	When specific slides must follow exact formats
Offline	Not suitable (web-based)	Best choice (generates local file)
Brand tokens	Gamma applies its own themes — limited brand control	Full brand token control (logo, colors, fonts)

Default recommendation: Use PPTX for formal customer-facing presentations. Use Gamma for quick internal decks, brainstorming, or when visual polish is prioritized over brand precision.

Gamma Generation via MCP

When Gamma MCP is available ({{GAMMA_CONNECTED}} = true), SalesSidekick can generate presentations directly through the Gamma tool.

Generation flow:

1. Build the content outline from deal/account data (same content as PPTX templates)
2. Format as a Gamma input prompt
3. Call Gamma MCP generate tool
4. Return the Gamma URL to the user for review and editing

Prompt Templates

When generating via Gamma, use these structured prompts mapped to the 5 deck templates:

Discovery Deck Prompt

Create a sales discovery presentation for a meeting with [Company Name].

About us: {{COMPANY}} — {{PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION}}
Their industry: [Industry]
Their size: [Account Size]

Include slides for:
1. Title slide with both company names
2. Brief about us (who we are, what we do)
3. Industry context and trends
4. Common challenges for [Industry] companies
5. Our approach (methodology, not features)
6. 2-3 proof points or case studies
7. Discovery questions to explore
8. Proposed next steps

POV Deck Prompt

Create a Point of View presentation for [Company Name].

Executive anchor: [2-sentence business challenge framing]
Blind spot: [Insight they haven't quantified]
Math of pain: [Quantified cost of inaction]
Our approach: [How we solve it — methodology]
Proof point: [Relevant case study]

Include slides for each POV component plus a recommended next step.

Executive Summary Prompt

Create an executive summary presentation for [Company Name].

Business context: [Their situation from discovery]
Requirements: [Confirmed decision criteria]
Proposed solution: [Our recommendation]
Business impact: [ROI projections]
Investment: [Pricing overview]

Include implementation timeline and decision next steps.

QBR Prompt

Create a Quarterly Business Review presentation for [Customer Name].

Relationship: [Account overview, key contacts]
Outcomes achieved: [Metrics and wins this quarter]
Value delivered: [ROI realized]
Growth opportunities: [Expansion possibilities]

Include a next-quarter plan slide.

Competitive Displacement Prompt

Create a competitive comparison presentation: {{COMPANY}} vs [Competitor].

Their requirements: [Decision criteria]
Our differentiators: [3 key advantages]
Customer evidence: [Case study of similar switch]
Total value comparison: [TCO or value analysis]

Focus on approach differences, not feature checklists. Include a transition plan.

Setup Requirements

For Gamma to work:

1. Gamma MCP server must be configured and accessible
2. {{GAMMA_CONNECTED}} must be set to true during /setup
3. User must have a Gamma account

Known Limitations

Limitation	Impact	Workaround
No offline access	Gamma decks are web-only	Use PPTX for offline needs
Limited brand control	Gamma uses its own themes, not pixel-perfect brand tokens	Choose a Gamma theme that's close, then manually adjust
No programmatic editing	Can't modify specific slides after generation	User edits in Gamma's editor
Content length	Very long content may not fit Gamma's card format well	Keep content concise, let Gamma optimize layout
Export limitations	Export to PPTX/PDF possible but may lose Gamma-specific formatting	Review export before presenting

Gamma vs. PPTX Decision Tree

Does the user need a .pptx file? → YES → Use PPTX
                                   → NO ↓
Is Gamma connected? → NO → Use PPTX (only option)
                     → YES ↓
Does the user have strict brand guidelines? → YES → Use PPTX
                                             → NO ↓
Is speed more important than layout control? → YES → Use Gamma
                                              → NO → Use PPTX

Personalization Notes

• {{GAMMA_CONNECTED}} is a connector status variable set during /setup
• Gamma themes are selected by the user in Gamma's interface — not controlled by SalesSidekick
• Content inputs (company data, case studies, competitive info) come from the same sources as PPTX
• Prompt templates reference {{COMPANY}} and {{PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION}} (Tier 2 variables)