ppt-builder

name

ppt-builder

description

Generate dark-themed, professional PowerPoint (.pptx) files using python-pptx. Invoke this skill whenever the user says "create a PPT", "build slides", "make a presentation", "generate a deck", or wants to turn a session plan, outline, content doc, or conversation into a slide deck. Also trigger when the user says things like "turn this into slides", "I need slides for this", or "make a deck for this session". The output is always a .pptx file using the design system defined in this skill. Do not write ad-hoc python-pptx code — always use this skill and the bundled script as the foundation.

PPT Builder

Generates dark-themed .pptx files using python-pptx. The design system is fixed: near-black background, Claude orange accents, white/grey text hierarchy. Every presentation uses this system — do not deviate.

scripts/build_ppt.py is the canonical reference deck containing the full design system, all helpers, and a working example of every layout pattern. Always read it before generating slides. Never rewrite helpers from scratch.

Workflow

1. Read the reference script

Read scripts/build_ppt.py for color constants (BG_DARK, ACCENT, WHITE, LIGHT_GREY, MID_GREY, TAG_BG), slide dimensions (SLIDE_W, SLIDE_H), and helpers (bg, txbox, accent_bar, tag, bullets, divider). Use them directly.

2. Understand the content

Identify:

• What is being presented — session, talk, workshop, pitch, review
• How many slides — rough guide: duration in minutes / 2