About

Board meeting tomorrow. You've got bullet points, data, and zero design instincts. You know what's coming: death by bullet point, slides that read like documents, hours lost moving text boxes. Instead, describe your audience and message. Claude turns your messy notes into a structured deck that makes your point without making eyes glaze over.

Stop decorating slides. Start building arguments. Structure your story Hand over your bullet points. Claude restructures them into a narrative arc—opening hook, supporting evidence, clear ask. Turn data into insights Got numbers in a spreadsheet? Claude builds slides that show the trend, make the comparison, and answer "so what?" on every slide. Get feedback first Drop in a rough draft. Claude flags slides doing too much, points that need proof, and transitions that don't flow.

Best for

· Turn messy notes into structured narratives in minutes, not hours
· Get strategic feedback on flow and messaging before your audience does
· Transform data into visual stories that executives actually follow
· Build decks designed for your specific audience and goal

Not for

· Complex custom animations and transitions need final polish in PowerPoint
· Brand-specific templates work best when you provide examples or guidelines
· Highly visual presentations (photography-heavy, minimal text) benefit from your final design eye

How to use

1Install the SkillDownload the skill file directly, or install via the plugin marketplace. Skills auto-activate when relevant—no manual invocation needed.
2Describe Your PresentationTell Claude about your presentation. Be specific about your audience and goal. Claude will build a compelling, structured deck tailored to your needs.
3Provide Your ContentShare your data, notes, or existing slides. The more context, the better the output. Claude works with what you have.
4Iterate Until It LandsReview the structure and messaging. Ask for changes. Claude remembers context and refines until it hits.

Source

@anthropics on GitHubhttps://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/pptx

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Example prompts

Exploring different angles before committing

/pptx Before we build the full deck, show me 3 different ways to structure a pitch for our project management tool. Give each approach a name and one-sentence hook so I can pick a direction.

Last-minute board deck

/pptx I have a board meeting in 4 hours. Here are my notes on our pivot strategy. Build a 12-slide deck that addresses why we're changing direction, what we learned, the new opportunity, and why the board should stay confident. Anticipate their skepticism.

Sales pitch overhaul

/pptx Our sales deck has a 15% close rate. Here it is. Rip it apart: what's wrong with the flow, where do we lose people, what's missing? Then rebuild it to close.

Data-heavy presentation

/pptx I have 6 months of customer churn data. Create a presentation for the leadership team that explains what's happening, why, and what we should do about it. Make the data tell a story, not just sit in charts.

Conference talk from scratch

/pptx I'm speaking at a marketing conference on "Why Your Brand Voice Is Killing Your Conversions." 25 minutes, practitioner audience. Build a deck that's memorable, not forgettable. Include places for audience interaction.

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