| name | presentation-outline |
| description | Transform a Google Doc explaining a key topic into a structured presentation outline. Takes a source document and generates a slide-by-slide breakdown with titles, subtitles, and supporting bullet points, limited to a maximum of 10 slides. Displays the outline in the chat for review and editing. |
Presentation Outline
Generate a structured presentation outline from a Google Doc to quickly transform topic documentation into a presentation-ready format.
How It Works
This skill takes a Google Doc containing information about a topic and transforms it into a presentation outline with the following structure per slide:
- Slide Title - The main topic or concept
- Slide Subtitle - Context or focus area (can be optional)
- Bullet Points - Supporting details (one subject per slide, 3-5 bullets)
The output is limited to a maximum of 10 slides for an optimal presentation length.
Process
- Provide a Google Doc - Share the URL or ID of a Google Doc containing the topic information
- Outline Generation - Claude extracts key concepts and organizes them into distinct slides
- Chat Display - The outline is displayed in the chat window for you to review and edit
- Refinement - Adjust titles, subtitles, or bullets as needed
Guidelines for Best Results
For detailed best practices on what makes an effective presentation outline, see references/guide.md. Key principles include:
- One topic per slide - Each slide focuses on a single main concept
- Concise titles - 3-8 words that clearly identify the slide topic
- Supporting bullets - 3-5 bullet points per slide that support the main topic
- Optimal length - 8-10 slides provides balanced pacing for a 20-30 minute presentation
- Logical flow - Clear progression from opening to conclusion
Output Format
The outline is displayed in markdown format in the chat with clear delineation between slides:
# Slide 1: [Title]
**Subtitle**: [Subtitle if applicable]
- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2
- Bullet point 3
# Slide 2: [Title]
**Subtitle**: [Subtitle if applicable]
- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2
- Bullet point 3
Tips
- Longer, more detailed source documents produce better outlines
- Ensure your Google Doc clearly separates different topics and concepts
- Review the generated outline and edit slide titles/bullets for your specific audience
- If the outline exceeds 10 slides, consider combining related slides or removing less critical content
