# Generate Slides

> Generate Slides

- Skill: `alfredang/generate-slides` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 11 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add alfredang/generate-slides`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/alfredang/generate-slides/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: alfredang (https://skillmd.com/u/alfredang)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/alfredang/generate-slides

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# Generate Slides

## Command
`/generate_slides` or `generate_slides`

## Navigate
Generate Slides

## Keywords
slides, presentation, powerpoint, ppt, create slides, generate slides, make slides, slide deck, training slides, course slides, i need slides, want slides, need slides, make a presentation, create presentation, i need a powerpoint, pptx, slids

## Description
Help users create PowerPoint presentation slides from course materials using NotebookLM MCP.

## Execution
This skill runs using **Claude Code with subscription plan**. Do NOT use pay-as-you-go API keys. All AI operations should be executed through the Claude Code CLI environment with an active subscription.

## Response
I'll take you to **Generate Slides** now.

Here's what you'll need:
- **Upload** your course materials (Facilitator Guide, Learner Guide, or Course Proposal)

The system uses NotebookLM to generate professional presentation slides with:
- Clear learning objectives per section
- Key points and summaries
- Speaker notes for facilitators

**Tip:** Use your Facilitator Guide for the most comprehensive slides.

## Instructions
When users ask about creating slides, presentations, PPT, or PowerPoint:

1. **Required Input**: Course materials (Facilitator Guide, Learner Guide, or Course Proposal)
2. **Process Using NotebookLM MCP**:
   - Create a notebook for the course content
   - Add source materials (documents, text, or URLs)
   - Use `generate_slide_deck` to create presentation
   - Download slides in presentation format
3. **MCP Tools Available**:
   - `create_notebook` - Create a new notebook for the course
   - `add_source_url` - Import web content as source
   - `add_source_text` - Add text content directly
   - `generate_slide_deck` - Generate PowerPoint-style slides
   - `ask_notebook` - Query content for specific sections
4. **Slide Generation Tips**:
   - Include clear learning objectives per section
   - Break content into digestible chunks
   - Add key points and summaries
   - Include speaker notes for facilitators
5. **Best Practices**:
   - Use Facilitator Guide for comprehensive slides
   - Structure slides by lesson/session
   - Include assessment reminders
   - Keep text minimal, focus on key points

## MCP Configuration
NotebookLM MCP server provides:
- `list_notebooks` - View existing notebooks
- `create_notebook` - Create new notebook
- `add_source_url` - Add URL sources
- `add_source_text` - Add text sources
- `generate_slide_deck` - Create presentations
- `ask_notebook` - Query notebook content
- `get_notebook_summary` - Get content summary

## Capabilities
- Generate professional presentation slides from course materials
- Create slides aligned with learning outcomes
- Structure content by sessions/lessons
- Include facilitator notes
- Support multiple input formats (FG, LG, CP)
- Uses NotebookLM MCP for AI-powered slide generation

## Next Steps
After generating your slides:
- **Create a brochure** for marketing — say *"brochure"*
- **Check all documents** before submission — say *"check documents"*