# Marp Authoring > Use when you need Marp/Marpit Markdown authoring rules, directives, layouts, or theme guidance and want the minimal reading path for slide writing. - Skill: `tomevault-io/marp-authoring` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/marp-authoring` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/marp-authoring/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/marp-authoring --- # Marp Authoring Entry ## Overview Thin entry skill for Marp/Marpit authoring. Core principle: route directly to the authoring references instead of skimming the full slide-creator bundle. ## When to Use - Writing Marp/Marpit slides (syntax, directives, layouts) - Looking for theme features or authoring best practices - You already have colors and no SVG diagram work ## Quick Reference | Goal | Read | | --- | --- | | Syntax & directives | references/syntax-guide.md | | Layout patterns | references/patterns.md | | Complex layouts | references/advanced-layouts.md | | Themes | references/themes.md | | QA checklist | references/best-practices.md | ## Example Prompt: "Need a split layout with a code block." → Read `syntax-guide.md`, then `advanced-layouts.md`. ## Assets - `assets/templates/` - Starter Marp templates - `assets/examples/` - Slide examples and patterns - `assets/icons/` - Common slide icons ## Common Mistakes - Skimming slide-creator overview instead of authoring references - Opening color or SVG modules for authoring-only tasks ## Red Flags - "I'll just skim everything first" - "Maybe the SVG rules are part of authoring" --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/narumiruna) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.