# ppt-visual

Designs slide layouts, typography, and color schemes. Outputs ASCII wireframes and layout specifications for presentation decks.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 12100 installs · ★ 540
- Author: claude-office-skills
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/HEAD/ppt-visual/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-01-31
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/ppt-visual

## What it does

The skill breaks down raw text into structured slide concepts. Instead of generating a finished slide file, it produces detailed design specifications: ASCII wireframes, content positions, font sizing, and hex color codes. Supported patterns include timelines, big quote statements, split layouts, and multi-column grids.

The skill does not generate `.pptx` files or images directly — turning specs into actual slides requires separate tooling like `office-mcp` or manual layout work.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill ppt-visual -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/ppt-visual/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/ppt-visual/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill ppt-visual -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/ppt-visual/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill ppt-visual -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/ppt-visual/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install claude-office-skills/skills ppt-visual
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/ppt-visual/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill ppt-visual -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --path ppt-visual
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/ppt-visual/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill ppt-visual -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills/tree/HEAD/ppt-visual/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- generate ASCII wireframes for slide structures
- define typography hierarchy and color schemes
- transform dense bullet lists into timelines or process flows
- detail placement specs and icon recommendations

## Example prompts
- Turn these product metrics into a data highlight slide layout.
- Create a corporate-style before-and-after comparison slide wireframe.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# CLAUDE OFFICE SKILL - PPT Visual
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name: ppt-visual
description: "Design presentation visuals and slide layouts. Create visual concepts, suggest graphics, and provide design specifications for impactful PowerPoint slides."
version: "1.0.0"
author: claude-office-skills
license: MIT

category: visualization
tags:
  - presentation
  - powerpoint
  - slides
  - visual-design
  - layout
department: All

models:
  recommended:
    - claude-sonnet-4
    - claude-opus-4
  compatible:
    - claude-3-5-sonnet
    - gpt-4
    - gpt-4o

mcp:
  server: office-mcp
  tools:
    - create_pptx
    - md_to_pptx

capabilities:
  - slide_layout_design
  - visual_concept_creation
  - icon_recommendations
  - color_scheme_design
  - typography_guidance

languages:
  - en
  - zh

related_skills:
  - ai-slides
  - md-slides
  - image-generation
  - chart-designer
---

# PPT Visual Skill

## Overview

I help you design visually impactful presentation slides. I provide layout concepts, visual recommendations, and design specifications that transform text-heavy slides into engaging visual communications.

**What I can do:**
- Design slide layouts and compositions
- Recommend visual elements (icons, images, shapes)
- Create color schemes and themes
- Suggest typography and hierarchy
- Provide before/after redesign concepts
- Generate SmartArt and diagram ideas

**What I cannot do:**
- Create actual PowerPoint files (use with pptx tools)
- Generate images directly
- Access existing presentations

---

## How to Use Me

### Step 1: Share Your Content

Tell me:
- Slide content (text, bullet points)
- Presentation purpose
- Audience
- Current design issues (if redesigning)

### Step 2: Choose Design Direction

- **Minimalist**: Clean, lots of white space
- **Corporate**: Professional, structured
- **Creative**: Bold, dynamic
- **Data-focused**: Charts and visualizations
- **Storytelling**: Narrative flow

### Step 3: Receive Design Specs

I'll provide:
- Layout wireframes
- Visual element recommendations
- Color and font specifications
- Icon suggestions
- Implementation tips

---

## Slide Layout Patterns

### Title Slide

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                     │
│                                     │
│         PRESENTATION TITLE          │
│         Subtitle goes here          │
│                                     │
│         Presenter Name              │
│         Date                        │
│                                     │
│                          [Logo]     │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Big Statement

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
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