2slides

name

2slides

description

AI-powered presentation generation using 2slides API. Create slides from text content, match reference image styles, or summarize documents into presentations. Use when users request to "create a presentation", "make slides", "generate a deck", "create slides from this content/document/image", or any presentation creation task. Supports theme selection, multiple languages, and both synchronous and asynchronous generation modes.

2slides Presentation Generation

Generate professional presentations using the 2slides AI API. Supports content-based generation, style matching from reference images, and document summarization.

Setup Requirements

Users must have a 2slides API key:

1. Visit https://2slides.com/api to create an API key
2. Store the key in environment variable: SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY

export SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Workflow Decision Tree

Choose the appropriate approach based on the user's request:

User Request
│
├─ "Create slides from this content/text"
│  └─> Use Content-Based Generation (Section 1)
│
├─ "Create slides like this image"
│  └─> Use Reference Image Generation (Section 2)
│
├─ "Create slides from this document"
│  └─> Use Document Summarization (Section 3)
│
└─ "Search for themes" or "What themes are available?"
   └─> Use Theme Search (Section 4)

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1. Content-Based Generation

Generate slides from user-provided text content.

When to Use

• User provides content directly in their message
• User says "create a presentation about X"
• User provides structured outline or bullet points

Workflow

Step 1: Prepare Content

Structure the content clearly for best results:

Title: [Main Topic]

Section 1: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
- Key point 3

Section 2: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2

Step 2: Choose Theme (Required)

Search for an appropriate theme (themeId is required):

python scripts/search_themes.py --query "business"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "professional"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "creative"

Pick a theme ID from the results.

Step 3: Generate Slides

Use the generate_slides.py script with the theme ID:

# Basic generation (theme ID required)
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content here" --theme-id "theme123"

# In different language
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content" --theme-id "theme123" --language "Spanish"

# Async mode for longer presentations
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content" --theme-id "theme123" --mode async

Step 4: Handle Results

Sync mode response:

{
  "slideUrl": "https://2slides.com/slides/abc123",
  "pdfUrl": "https://2slides.com/slides/abc123/download",
  "status": "completed"
}

Provide both URLs to the user:

• slideUrl: Interactive online slides
• pdfUrl: Downloadable PDF version

Async mode response:

{
  "jobId": "job123",
  "status": "pending"
}

Poll for results:

python scripts/get_job_status.py --job-id "job123"

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2. Reference Image Generation

Generate slides that match the style of a reference image.

When to Use

• User provides an image URL and says "create slides like this"
• User wants to match existing brand/design style
• User has a template image they want to emulate

Workflow

Step 1: Verify Image URL

Ensure the reference image is:

• Publicly accessible URL
• Valid image format (PNG, JPG, etc.)
• Represents the desired slide style

Step 2: Generate Slides

Use the generate_slides.py script with --reference-image:

python scripts/generate_slides.py \
  --content "Your presentation content" \
  --reference-image "https://example.com/template.jpg" \
  --language "Auto"

Optional parameters:

--aspect-ratio "16:9"           # width:height format (e.g., "16:9", "4:3")
--resolution "2K"               # "1K", "2K" (default), or "4K"
--page 5                        # Number of slides (0 for auto-detection, max 100)
--content-detail "concise"      # "concise" (brief) or "standard" (detailed)

Note: This uses Nano Banana Pro mode with credit costs:

• 1K/2K: 100 credits per page
• 4K: 200 credits per page

Step 3: Handle Results

This mode always runs synchronously and returns:

{
  "slideUrl": "https://2slides.com/workspace?jobId=...",
  "pdfUrl": "https://...pdf...",
  "status": "completed",
  "message": "Successfully generated N slides",
  "slidePageCount": N
}

Provide both URLs to the user:

• slideUrl: View slides in 2slides workspace
• pdfUrl: Direct PDF download (expires in 1 hour)

Processing time: ~30 seconds per page (30-60 seconds typical for 1-2 pages)

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3. Document Summarization

Generate slides from document content.

When to Use

• User uploads a document (PDF, DOCX, TXT, etc.)
• User says "create slides from this document"
• User wants to summarize long content into presentation format

Workflow

Step 1: Read Document

Use appropriate tool to read the document content:

• PDF: Use PDF reading tools
• DOCX: Use DOCX reading tools
• TXT/MD: Use Read tool

Step 2: Extract Key Points

Analyze the document and extract:

• Main topics and themes
• Key points for each section
• Important data, quotes, or examples
• Logical flow and structure

Step 3: Structure Content

Format extracted information into presentation structure:

Title: [Document Main Topic]

Introduction
- Context
- Purpose
- Overview

[Section 1 from document]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
- Supporting detail

[Section 2 from document]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
- Supporting detail

Conclusion
- Summary
- Key takeaways
- Next steps

Step 4: Generate Slides

Use content-based generation workflow (Section 1). First search for a theme, then generate:

# Search for appropriate theme
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "business"

# Generate with theme ID
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "[Structured content from step 3]" --theme-id "theme123"

Tips:

• Keep slides concise (3-5 points per slide)
• Focus on key insights, not full text
• Use document headings as slide titles
• Include important statistics or quotes
• Ask user if they want specific sections highlighted

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4. Theme Search

Find appropriate themes for presentations.

When to Use

• Before generating slides with specific styling
• User asks "what themes are available?"
• User wants professional or branded appearance

Workflow

Search themes:

# Search for specific style (query is required)
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "business"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "creative"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "education"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "professional"

# Get more results
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "modern" --limit 50

Theme selection:

1. Show user available themes with names and descriptions
2. Ask user to choose or let them use default
3. Use the theme ID in generation request

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Using the MCP Server

If the 2slides MCP server is configured in Claude Desktop, use the integrated tools instead of scripts.

Two Configuration Modes:

1. Streamable HTTP Protocol (Recommended)

   • Simplest setup, no local installation
   • Configure: "url": "https://2slides.com/api/mcp?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY"

2. NPM Package (stdio)

   • Uses local npm package
   • Configure: "command": "npx", "args": ["2slides-mcp"]

Available MCP tools:

• slides_generate - Generate slides from content
• slides_create_like_this - Generate from reference image
• themes_search - Search themes
• jobs_get - Check job status

See mcp-integration.md for complete setup instructions and detailed tool documentation.

When to use MCP vs scripts:

• Use MCP in Claude Desktop when configured
• Use scripts in Claude Code CLI or when MCP not available

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Advanced Features

Sync vs Async Mode

Sync Mode (default):

• Waits for generation to complete (30-60 seconds)
• Returns results immediately
• Best for quick presentations

Async Mode:

• Returns job ID immediately
• Poll for results with get_job_status.py
• Best for large presentations or batch processing

Language Support

Generate slides in multiple languages (use full language name):

--language "Auto"                # Automatic detection (default)
--language "English"             # English
--language "Simplified Chinese"  # 简体中文
--language "Traditional Chinese" # 繁體中文
--language "Spanish"             # Español
--language "French"              # Français
--language "German"              # Deutsch
--language "Japanese"            # 日本語
--language "Korean"              # 한국어

And more: Arabic, Portuguese, Indonesian, Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Turkish, Polish, Italian

Error Handling

Common issues:

1. Missing API key

   Error: API key not found
   Solution: Set SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY environment variable
   

2. Rate limiting

   Error: 429 Too Many Requests
   Solution: Wait before retrying or check plan limits
   

3. Invalid content

   Error: 400 Bad Request
   Solution: Verify content format and parameters
   

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Complete API Reference

For detailed API documentation, see api-reference.md

Includes:

• All endpoints and parameters
• Request/response formats
• Authentication details
• Rate limits and best practices
• Error codes and handling

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Tips for Best Results

Content Structure:

• Use clear headings and subheadings
• Keep bullet points concise
• Limit to 3-5 points per section
• Include relevant examples or data

Theme Selection:

• Theme ID is required for standard generation
• Search with keywords matching presentation purpose
• Common searches: "business", "professional", "creative", "education", "modern"
• Each theme has unique styling and layout

Reference Images:

• Use high-quality images for best results
• Can use URL or base64 encoded image
• Public URL must be accessible
• Consider resolution setting (1K/2K/4K) based on quality needs
• Use page=0 for automatic slide count detection

Document Processing:

• Extract only key information
• Don't try to fit entire document in slides
• Focus on main insights and takeaways
• Ask user which sections to emphasize