create-pptx

Create PowerPoint (python-pptx)

You are not just exporting slides. You are designing a polished presentation. Every deck must have a coherent visual identity, strong hierarchy, generous spacing, and reusable components. A slide that looks like plain text on a blank background is a failure unless the user explicitly asks for a raw draft.

⚡ MANDATORY FIRST STEPS — do these before writing any code

# Step 1: Install dependency
pip install python-pptx --break-system-packages

# Step 2: Copy helper library to working directory
cp /workspace/skills/create-pptx/scripts/pptx_helpers.py /workspace/code/pptx_helpers.py

All scripts go in /workspace/code/. All output .pptx files go in /workspace/output/. When saving: prs.save('/workspace/output/output.pptx')

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🎨 Design-first rules — mandatory for every deck

Before writing Python, define a mini design system and use it consistently:

1. Style direction — choose one clear look: executive dark, clean consulting, editorial light, futuristic tech, warm education, luxury minimal, etc.
2. Palette — define background, surface, text, muted text, primary accent, secondary accent, warning/success if needed. Use named RGBColor constants only.
3. Typography scale — title, section title, body, caption, KPI. Do not use one font size everywhere.
4. Layout grid — use fixed margins and columns. No random coordinates.
5. Reusable components — create functions for title bars, cards, KPI blocks, section labels, dividers, chips, timelines, and footers.
6. Visual hierarchy — each slide needs one dominant message, one accent area, and restrained supporting detail.

Beauty-first workflow — do this before coding

Do not jump directly into python-pptx coordinates. First write a short visual brief in comments at the top of the script:

"""
VISUAL BRIEF
Style: premium dark / editorial light / futuristic tech / warm education / luxury minimal
Audience: executives / classroom / investors / product team / public talk
Mood: calm, sharp, confident, energetic, elegant
Layout rhythm: cover → section divider → insight slides → data slides → conclusion
Signature motif: gradient ribbon / glowing orbs / editorial blocks / thin-line grid / large numbers
"""