2slides Skills for Claude Code

AI-powered presentation generation using the 2slides API. This Claude Code skill enables you to create professional presentations from text content, match reference image styles, or summarize documents into slides.

Important Links

🌐 2slides Website - Learn about 2slides features, pricing, and create presentations online

🔑 Get API Access - Sign up for API access, get your API key, and view API documentation

📚 API Documentation - Complete API reference with endpoints, parameters, and examples

New to 2slides? Start at 2slides.com to explore features, then visit 2slides.com/api to get your API key and enable this skill.

Overview

This skill provides integrated access to 2slides presentation generation capabilities within Claude Code. Generate slides in multiple languages, choose from various themes, and create presentations using several different methods.

Features

• Content-Based Generation: Create slides from text, outlines, or bullet points
• Reference Image Matching: Generate slides that match the style of an existing image
• Document Summarization: Convert documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT) into presentation format
• Theme Search: Browse and select from professional themes
• Multi-Language Support: Generate presentations in 18+ languages
• Sync & Async Modes: Choose immediate results or batch processing
• MCP Integration: Use native tools in Claude Desktop

Before You Begin

This skill requires a 2slides API account and API key. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Explore 2slides

Visit 2slides.com to:

• See examples of AI-generated presentations
• Understand available features and capabilities
• Review pricing plans and credit system
• Try the web interface to see what's possible

Step 2: Get API Access

Visit 2slides.com/api to:

• Sign up for an API account
• Generate your API key
• View API documentation and usage limits
• Check your credit balance and usage
• Access API endpoints reference

Once you have your API key, proceed with installation below.

Installation

1. Set Up API Key

First time using 2slides?

1. Visit 2slides.com to learn about the platform and features
2. Go to 2slides.com/api to access the API portal
3. Create an account if you don't have one
4. Generate your API key from the API dashboard
5. Set the environment variable with your API key:

export SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

To make this permanent, add it to your shell configuration file (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, etc.):

echo 'export SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"' >> ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zshrc

2. Install the Skill

Copy this skill directory to your Claude Code skills location or invoke it directly using the skill name when it's available in your environment.

3. (Optional) Configure MCP Server

For Claude Desktop integration, add the 2slides MCP server to your Claude configuration. See references/mcp-integration.md for complete setup instructions.

Quick Start

Create Slides from Text

Create a presentation about machine learning with these sections:
- Introduction to ML
- Types of Learning
- Applications
- Future Trends

Create Slides from a Document

Create slides from this research paper [attach PDF]

Match a Reference Style

Create slides about our Q4 results matching the style of this image: https://example.com/template.jpg

Search for Themes

Search for professional business themes

Usage Examples

Example 1: Quick Presentation

User: Create a 5-slide presentation about climate change

Claude: [Searches for appropriate theme]
        [Generates structured content]
        [Creates presentation with generate_slides.py]

        Your presentation is ready!
        View online: https://2slides.com/slides/abc123
        Download PDF: https://2slides.com/slides/abc123/download

Example 2: Document Summary

User: [Uploads 20-page research paper]
      Summarize this into slides

Claude: [Reads document]
        [Extracts key points]
        [Structures content for slides]
        [Generates presentation]

        Created a 12-slide summary of your research paper.

Example 3: Style Matching

User: Create slides about our product launch using this design
      [provides reference image URL]

Claude: [Generates slides matching the reference style]

        Slides created matching your design template.

Command Reference

The skill includes three Python scripts for API interaction:

Generate Slides

# Basic generation with theme
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content" --theme-id "theme123"

# With language
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Content" --theme-id "theme123" --language "Spanish"

# From reference image
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Content" --reference-image "https://example.com/img.jpg"

# Async mode
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Content" --theme-id "theme123" --mode async

Search Themes

# Search for themes
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "business"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "creative" --limit 50

Check Job Status

# For async jobs
python scripts/get_job_status.py --job-id "job123"

Documentation

• SKILL.md: Complete skill documentation with workflows and examples
• api-reference.md: Detailed API documentation
• mcp-integration.md: MCP server setup and configuration

Supported Languages

Auto, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Indonesian, Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Turkish, Polish, Italian, and more.

Generation Modes

Content-Based Generation

Generate slides from text content using pre-designed themes.

Requirements:

• Text content (can be structured or unstructured)
• Theme ID (search themes first)

Best for:

• Quick presentations
• Structured outlines
• Bullet-point content

Reference Image Generation

Create slides matching the style of a reference image.

Requirements:

• Text content
• Reference image URL (public or base64)

Best for:

• Matching existing brand guidelines
• Replicating design templates
• Consistent visual style

Credit costs:

• 1K/2K resolution: 100 credits per page
• 4K resolution: 200 credits per page

Document Summarization

Convert documents into presentation format.

Supported formats:

• PDF documents
• Microsoft Word (DOCX)
• Plain text (TXT, MD)

Best for:

• Research papers
• Reports
• Long-form content

Tips for Best Results

1. Structure Your Content

   • Use clear headings and subheadings
   • Keep bullet points concise (3-5 per slide)
   • Include relevant examples or data

2. Choose Appropriate Themes

   • Search with keywords matching your purpose
   • Common searches: "business", "professional", "creative", "education"
   • Preview themes before selecting

3. Reference Images

   • Use high-quality images for better matching
   • Ensure images are publicly accessible
   • Consider resolution settings based on quality needs

4. Document Processing

   • Focus on key insights, not full text
   • Use document headings as slide titles
   • Ask user which sections to emphasize

Troubleshooting

API Key Issues

Error: API key not found
Solution: Set SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY environment variable

To get your API key:

• Go to 2slides.com/api
• Log in to your account
• Navigate to API Keys section
• Generate a new key if needed

Rate Limiting

Error: 429 Too Many Requests
Solution: Wait before retrying or check your plan limits

To check your usage and limits:

• Visit 2slides.com/api
• Check your current plan and credit balance
• Review API rate limits for your tier
• Consider upgrading your plan at 2slides.com

Invalid Content

Error: 400 Bad Request
Solution: Verify content format and required parameters (theme-id or reference-image)

For API support:

• Visit 2slides.com/api for API documentation
• Check the API reference for correct parameter formats
• Contact 2slides support through 2slides.com

Advanced Configuration

Async vs Sync Mode

Sync Mode (default):

• Waits for generation (30-60 seconds)
• Returns results immediately
• Best for interactive use

Async Mode:

• Returns job ID immediately
• Poll for results with get_job_status.py
• Best for batch processing or large presentations

Custom Settings

You can customize generation with additional parameters:

--aspect-ratio "16:9"          # Slide dimensions
--resolution "2K"              # Output quality (1K, 2K, 4K)
--page 10                      # Number of slides
--content-detail "concise"     # Brief or detailed content

See SKILL.md for complete parameter documentation.

Contributing

This skill is designed to work with the official 2slides API. For API issues or feature requests, contact 2slides support at https://2slides.com.

For skill-related improvements, ensure all changes maintain compatibility with the 2slides API specification.

License

This skill integrates with the 2slides API service. Usage is subject to 2slides terms of service and API usage limits.

Resources

2slides Platform

• 2slides.com - Main website
  • Product features and demos
  • Pricing and plans
  • Web-based presentation creation
  • Account management
  • Support and contact information

API & Development

• 2slides.com/api - API Portal
  • Get your API key
  • API documentation and reference
  • Usage limits and credit information
  • Code examples and guides
  • API status and updates

Claude Code

• Claude Code - Official Claude Code documentation
• Skill Documentation - See SKILL.md for complete usage guide

Getting Help

• API Issues: Visit 2slides.com/api for documentation
• Account Questions: Contact support through 2slides.com
• Skill Usage: Refer to SKILL.md and api-reference.md

Version

Current version: 1.0.0

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