SlidePoise skill
A skill that builds a PowerPoint deck with live text, charts and tables: an image model draws each slide, the agent rebuilds it.
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Extended access
Why this level
- Setup may install LibreOffice and Poppler through the system package manager and ask for administrator access.
- The agent runs local programs and creates files in `~/.slidepoise`.
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add skills/slidepoiseDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- Setup may install LibreOffice and Poppler through the system package manager and ask for administrator access.
- The agent runs local programs and creates files in `~/.slidepoise`.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
SlidePoise creates presentations together with an agent. First the agent studies your brief and sources, looks up missing facts and shapes the slide sequence. Then it picks visual references, builds a contact sheet and asks an image model to draw each slide's layout, free of templates. After a layout is chosen, the agent rebuilds it as editable objects: OpenCV measures image regions and PptxGenJS builds text, tables, shapes and charts linked to data. Photographs and illustrations stay separate images. Finally the agent compares the rendered PowerPoint with the layout and fixes discrepancies. Styles, fonts and icon libraries are stored in profiles such as Consulting, Editorial Archive and Monochrome Modern.
Who it is for. Consultants, product managers and founders who need a presentation with an individual layout rather than a template, editable in PowerPoint.
Good fit when
- A recommendation for an AI pilot is laid out in five slides with assumptions and decision criteria.
- One slide with a chart is developed in conversation with the agent and a sample is shown before the full build.
- A brand style is set once in a profile and applied to every later presentation.
- The finished deck is edited in PowerPoint: a chart value and a title change in the usual way.
Not a fit when
- You need a quick draft with no access to an image generator: slide layouts are built with one.
- Template HTML slides are enough: a web slides skill is simpler.
- Installing system packages on the computer is forbidden.
Example request
Build a five-slide presentation for leadership about an AI pilot from the attached research and cost estimate. Consulting style, show one sample slide first.Limitations
Python 3.10 or newer, Node.js 18 or newer with npm 9 or newer, and an agent that runs local commands and inspects images are required. Codex is the primary tested environment; Claude Code and Qoder work through a connected image generator or manual image exchange. Setup may install LibreOffice and Poppler through Homebrew, winget or apt, which can ask for administrator access. Fonts and the Office reader affect text wrapping.
How to disable. Remove the skill from the client's skills folders and the `~/.slidepoise` directory with styles and libraries. LibreOffice and Poppler installed for previews are removed with the usual package manager.
FAQ
How do I install SlidePoise?
With `npx github:henryhyw/slidepoise setup`. It registers the skill with detected agents and installs local tools. The `--agent codex`, `--agent claude` and `--agent qoder` flags select a platform.
Can I edit the result?
Yes. Text, tables, shapes and charts remain editable objects, while photographs and illustrations are separate images.
What is a profile?
A saved style configuration: fonts, colors, design guidance and library choices. Consulting, Editorial Archive and Monochrome Modern are included.
How do I view the settings?
`npx github:henryhyw/slidepoise console` opens a local console where profiles and libraries can be viewed and adjusted.
Is an image generator required?
Yes. Slide layouts come from a connected image generator or a manual image exchange. Per-platform setup is described in `docs/IMAGE_GENERATION.md`.
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README in short
The agent makes the content and design decisions, while local tools measure, build and render so it can inspect what the PowerPoint actually contains. Any stage can be revisited after feedback.