Compose slides

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Quick start

arka make slides about kubernetes networking
arka pitch deck on AI infrastructure
arka academic presentation on quantum computing
compose_slides compose --topic "Python asyncio" --llm --style executive -f pptx

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Style presets

compose_slides compose --topic "Series A" --style pitch -f pptx
compose_slides compose --topic "CRISPR" --style academic -f all

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Visual themes

compose_slides compose --topic "Q4 review" --style executive --theme light -f pptx
arka pitch deck on terminal AI agents --theme dark

• Title slide with subtitle and logo placeholder
• Section dividers (pitch decks use Problem/Solution sections)
• Left-aligned action titles with accent bar and slide numbers
• Footer bar with slide title and page number on content slides
• Image/chart placeholder panel on text-only content slides
• Metric callout boxes on pitch traction slides
• 8px spacing grid and WCAG-friendly contrast on all themes
• Max 4 bullets per slide (≤8 words each)
• Speaker notes in narration; minimal on-screen text

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Plan before you export

arka mode plan
arka "improve pitch slide design for terminal AI agents"
arka mode agent
compose_slides compose --topic "terminal AI agents" --style pitch --theme dark -f pptx

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Export formats

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Convert existing decks

compose_slides convert deck.pptx --format pdf

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Quality bar

• One idea per slide
• Action titles (not generic “Background”)
• 6–12 slides typical
• Speaker notes in narration; max 4 on-screen bullets

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Related

• Skills catalog — compose_slides row in Media section