scientific-slides

Generate scientific presentation slides as PDF images or PowerPoint decks with Beamer templates.

1|Updated Aug 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup --skill scientific-slides-cliffvale
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scientific-slides
Source: https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup/tree/main/skills/scientific-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup --skill scientific-slides-cliffvale

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Creating research presentations for conferences, seminars, and thesis defenses is time-consuming, and text-heavy slides fail to communicate science effectively. This Skill automates slide generation with consistent visual design, proper citations, and research-backed structure. ## Core Features & Use Cases - AI Slide Generation: Generate complete slide images via Nano Banana Pro with formatting consistency (attaching previous slides), embedded citations, and attached data figures, then combine them into a PDF deck. - PowerPoint Workflow: Generate visual-only figures and assemble editable PPTX decks using the PPTX skill's html2pptx workflow. - LaTeX Beamer Templates: Ready-to-use templates for 15-minute conference talks, 45-minute seminars, and dissertation defenses, plus a complete Beamer reference guide. - Use Case: Preparing a 15-minute conference talk — plan 15-18 slides, generate each with a consistent color scheme and citations from research-lookup, attach result figures from your working directory, and compile everything into a polished PDF. ## Quick Start Generate a 15-slide PDF presentation on my research topic with a dark blue and gold color scheme, including citations on content slides and my accuracy chart on the results slide.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-slides

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a scientific presentation with AI-generated slides?▼

Plan each slide's title, key points, and visuals first, then run generate_slide_image.py per slide with a consistent formatting goal in every prompt. Attach the previous slide with --attach for visual continuity, then combine all images into a PDF with slides_to_pdf.py.

How do I keep formatting consistent across generated slides?▼

Define a formatting goal (colors, typography, layout style) and include it in every generation prompt. Always attach the previous slide using --attach so the generator matches the existing color scheme, fonts, and design language.

Should I use Beamer or PowerPoint for a scientific talk?▼

Beamer excels at equations, citations, and reproducible plain-text source, making it ideal for math-heavy academic talks. PowerPoint suits custom graphics, collaboration with non-LaTeX users, and rapid iteration; this skill supports both workflows.

Can I include my own data figures in generated slides?▼

Yes, attach existing figures from your working directory using --attach alongside the previous slide. Describe in the prompt how the figure should be incorporated, and multiple figures can be attached for comparison slides.

Why does my Beamer presentation fail to compile?▼

Common causes include missing [fragile] on frames containing code, package conflicts from duplicate preamble loads, or incorrect figure paths. Compile with latexmk -pdf and check that \graphicspath points to your figures directory.