name: generate-pptx-from-plan description: Generate PowerPoint presentations from existing presentation plans using automated Python tools license: Apache-2.0 metadata: olaf_tags: [presentation, powerpoint, automation, technical-writer, content-creation] copyright: Copyright (c) 2026 pjmp020564 author: pjmp020564 (on github) repository: https://github.com/haal-ai/haal-ide provider: Haal AI
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Input Parameters
You MUST request these parameters if not provided by the user:
- plan_file_path: string - Path to existing presentation plan (.md file) (REQUIRED)
- output_directory: string - Target directory for PowerPoint file (OPTIONAL, default:
.olaf/work/staging/pptx-folder/) - confirmation: boolean - User approval to proceed with generation (REQUIRED)
User Interaction
You MUST follow these interaction guidelines:
- Present plan summary and request user confirmation before generating PowerPoint
- Provide clear progress updates during dependency checks and generation
- Report any errors immediately with actionable resolution steps
- Confirm successful generation with file location
Prerequisites (if applicable)
If this skill is part of a workflow chain:
- You MUST verify the preceding phase/action was completed
- You WILL validate expected outcomes from previous step:
- Presentation plan file exists and is properly formatted
- Plan follows expected markdown structure with slides
- Content is properly structured for PowerPoint conversion
Process
1. Validation Phase
You WILL verify all requirements:
- Confirm all required parameters are provided
- Validate presentation plan file exists and is accessible
- Check Python environment and required dependencies
- Verify access to PowerPoint generation tool
2. Execution Phase
You WILL execute these operations as needed:
Dependency Check:
- Execute command:
pip show python-pptxto verify library installation - Execute command:
pip install python-pptxif library not found - Confirm Python environment has required dependencies
Plan Validation:
- Read file:
plan_file_pathto verify structure and content - Validate plan follows expected markdown format
- Check that slide content is properly formatted (no bullet prefixes)
- Ensure plan structure is compatible with generation tool
PowerPoint Generation:
- Execute script:
/tools/generate_dynamic_pptx.pyfor PowerPoint automation - Execute command:
python /tools/generate_dynamic_pptx.py [plan-file-path] .olaf/work/staging/pptx-folder/ - Monitor generation process for any errors or issues
- Ensure the output PowerPoint file is saved in
.olaf/work/staging/pptx-folder/
3. Validation Phase
You WILL confirm successful completion:
- Verify PowerPoint file is created successfully
- Confirm presentation structure matches the plan
- Check that slides are properly formatted and readable
- Validate that content appears correctly in PowerPoint format
Output Format
Define your expected outputs:
- Format: PowerPoint presentation (.pptx file)
- Structure: Slides generated from markdown plan with proper formatting
- File outputs: Timestamped PowerPoint file in staging directory
- Naming conventions:
[plan-name]-YYYYMMDD-HHmm.pptx
User Communication
Define communication patterns:
- Progress updates: Report dependency checks, plan validation, and generation progress
- Confirmations: Request user approval before proceeding with generation
- Error reporting: Clear messages for dependency, file access, or generation issues
- Success indicators: Confirmation of successful PowerPoint creation with file summary
Domain-Specific Rules
Include rules specific to your skill domain:
- Restrictions: Only process properly formatted markdown presentation plans
- Standards: PowerPoint files must maintain original plan structure and formatting
- Conventions: Use timestamped naming for output files in staging directory
- Validations: Verify python-pptx library availability before generation
Success Criteria
Define measurable success outcomes:
- All required parameters provided (plan file path, confirmation)
- Python environment and dependencies verified
- Presentation plan validated and properly formatted
- PowerPoint generation completed successfully
- Output file created in correct staging location
- User confirms satisfaction with generated presentation
Error Handling
Define error scenarios and responses:
- Missing parameters: Request specific plan file path or confirmation
- Tool failures: Check Python installation, install python-pptx if missing
- File access issues: Validate plan file paths and staging directory permissions
- Validation failures: Report plan format issues and provide correction guidance
- Generation errors: Provide clear error messages and retry procedures
Technical Requirements
Dependencies
- Python environment (3.10+ recommended)
- python-pptx library (will be checked and installed if needed)
- Access to
/tools/generate_dynamic_pptx.pyautomation tool - Write access to
.olaf/work/staging/pptx-folder/
File Formats
- Input: Markdown presentation plan (.md)
- Output: PowerPoint presentation (.pptx)
- Naming: Timestamped format YYYYMMDD-HHmm
Output Location
Generated PowerPoint file: .olaf/work/staging/pptx-folder/[name]-YYYYMMDD-HHmm.pptx
Notes
This skill specializes in automated PowerPoint generation from structured presentation plans using Python automation tools. It maintains compatibility with existing presentation planning workflows and ensures professional output formatting.