md-slides

What This Skill Does

The md-slides skill is a powerful presentation tool integrated into OpenClaw that leverages the Marp ecosystem to transform plain Markdown text into professional, high-quality slide decks. It eliminates the need for complex graphical software by allowing users to define slide structures, layouts, and themes using simple text syntax. By using front-matter directives (like marp: true, theme, and paginate), users can control the global aesthetic and layout of their presentations, while Markdown formatting handles the content. The skill is capable of exporting the final output into versatile formats including PDF, PPTX (for PowerPoint compatibility), and HTML, making it an essential tool for rapid document generation.

Installation

To integrate this functionality into your environment, use the OpenClaw command-line interface. Run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/lijie420461340/md-slides This will download the necessary packages and link the tool to your agent, allowing you to begin generating slide decks immediately through natural language requests.

Use Cases

• Corporate Reporting: Rapidly convert quarterly financial notes into clean, brand-compliant slide decks.
• Technical Documentation: Include project architecture and diagrams in slide format directly from your markdown-based documentation.
• Pitch Decks: Iterate on investor presentations quickly by focusing on text content first, then styling with Marp themes.
• Educational Materials: Generate lesson handouts and visual aids for students that remain consistent with existing Markdown notes.

Example Prompts

1. "Convert my meeting notes from this morning into a 5-slide presentation using the gaia theme."
2. "Create a professional pitch deck from this market analysis report; use columns to display competitor comparisons."
3. "Take this outline and generate a PDF slide deck with page numbers and a formal theme."

Tips & Limitations

To get the best results, start by organizing your content into clear Markdown sections using the horizontal rule (---) as a slide divider. If you need complex layouts, use the provided HTML-based column system to split content efficiently. Note that while this skill excels at text-heavy and structured presentations, it is not a graphic design tool; complex animations or free-form drawing features available in native PowerPoint are not supported. Always ensure your Markdown syntax is valid before requesting a complex export to avoid rendering errors. For custom styling beyond built-in themes, consider injecting CSS blocks within the Markdown front-matter.