# Demo Prep

> Produces a step-by-step live demo script for hackathon presentations. Covers the problem, the app walkthrough, and the outcome. Includes a backup plan. Use before presenting at a hackathon or demo day.

- Skill: `idkwhatimd0ing/demo-prep-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add idkwhatimd0ing/demo-prep-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/idkwhatimd0ing/demo-prep-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: IdkwhatImD0ing (https://skillmd.com/u/idkwhatimd0ing)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/idkwhatimd0ing/demo-prep-2

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# Demo Prep

The user is about to present their project at a hackathon or demo day. Help them create a polished, timed demo script that tells a compelling story.

## Step 1: Gather Context

Ask the user:
- What does your app do? (one sentence)
- Who is it for?
- What is the single most impressive thing it does?
- How long is your presentation slot? (default: 3 minutes)
- Will you do a live demo, recorded video, or slides?

## Step 2: Write the Demo Script

Structure the script in three acts:

### Act 1: The Problem (30 seconds)
- One sentence describing the pain point
- One concrete example or statistic that makes it real
- "What if there was a better way?"

### Act 2: The Solution (90 seconds)
- Show the app running (live or recorded)
- Walk through the core user flow step by step
- Highlight the "wow moment" (the single most impressive feature)
- Keep clicks to a minimum; narrate what is happening

### Act 3: The Impact (30 seconds)
- What changes because this exists?
- One metric, testimonial, or future vision
- Clear closing statement

## Step 3: Prepare the Backup Plan

- Record a screen capture of the full demo flow (in case live demo fails)
- Prepare 2-3 screenshots of key screens as fallback slides
- Test the app on the presentation machine/network before going on stage
- Have the live URL ready as a backup to localhost

## Step 4: Rehearse Checklist

- [ ] Timed the full presentation (fits within the slot)
- [ ] Practiced at least 3 times out loud
- [ ] Tested the app on the demo machine
- [ ] Backup video/screenshots are ready
- [ ] Opening line is memorized (no fumbling the start)
- [ ] Closing line is memorized (end strong)

## Output

Return:
1. **Script**: The full narrated demo script with timestamps
2. **Click Path**: Exact sequence of actions to perform during the demo
3. **Backup Plan**: What to do if the live demo breaks
4. **Q&A Prep**: 3-5 likely questions judges will ask, with suggested answers