Create Web Slides with Claude Code's Frontend Slides

Craft Beautiful Web Slides with Claude Code’s Frontend Slides

If you’ve ever struggled to produce clean, animated web presentations without learning the intricacies of CSS, JavaScript, or bundlers, the Frontend Slides skill is a god‑send. Designed as an official Claude Code skill, it lets anyone create a single self‑contained HTML file that can be opened, shared, or embedded right out of the box.

Why This Tool Matters

• Zero Dependencies – No npm install, no build step, no framework to keep track of. Just a folder, a few Markdown files, and a single HTML file.
• Visual Style Discovery – Instead of typing a style name or hunting for a theme, the tool generates visual previews that let you pick a look you love.
• PowerPoint to Web Conversion – Slide decks that were once locked inside PowerPoint files become responsive, accessible slides in seconds.
• Accessibility & Responsiveness – The output is designed to work on desktop, tablet, and phone, with reduced‑motion support.
• Production‑Ready Code – Inline CSS/JS, semantic markup, and comprehensive comments make the code immediately understandable and modifiable.

Getting Started – Installation

1. Clone or Download the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/zarazhangrui/frontend-slides.git
   

   or download the ZIP from GitHub.

2. Install the Skill – For Claude Code users:

   mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides
   cp frontend-slides/README.md ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides/
   cp frontend-slides/SKILL.md ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides/
   cp frontend-slides/STYLE_PRESETS.md ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides/
   

   If you’re not using Claude Code, simply copy the two files (SKILL.md and STYLE_PRESETS.md) into the folder of your choice.

3. Run the Skill – In a Claude Code terminal type:

   /frontend-slides
   

   For non‑Claude users, you can run the Python helper script to import a PPT and generate the output:

   python convert_ppt.py <file.pptx>
   

Using It: From Prompt to Presentation

1. Describe Your Deck – When you invoke /frontend-slides, the bot asks a few quick questions about content, tone, desired feeling, and any branding cues.
2. Choose a Style – After you provide the basics, the skill generates an interactive gallery of style presets (e.g., Neon Cyber, Paper & Ink, Brutalist). Pick the one that speaks to you.
3. Generate – The skill compiles a single index.html that contains every slide, navigation, animation, and style. You’re done!
4. View – Open the file in any browser; navigation works with arrow keys, mouse wheel, or tapping.

PowerPoint Conversion

If you own a legacy deck: 1. /frontend-slides 2. Type: "Convert my presentation.pptx to a web slideshow" 3. The tool extracts all text, images, and speaker notes, then walks you through style selection. 4. The resulting HTML keeps the original assets and layout fidelity.

Exploring the Built‑In Presets

Feel free to add your custom themes by modifying STYLE_PRESETS.md or writing your own inline CSS. The skill even supports --style=custom for advanced users.

Why “No Dependencies”?

• Longevity – The single HTML file will run in any modern browser for years, regardless of framework deprecation.
• Security – No external script loading or network calls from the final deck.
• Simplicity – Anyone can modify the file directly in a text editor.

Limitations & Future Road‑Map

• The current preview system is limited to static images. Upcoming releases will add interactive previews.
• Animations are generated using inline CSS. Users may want to hand‑craft more complex JS animations.
• Integration with other CLI tools (e.g., Markdown to PPT conversion) is planned.

Ready to Build Your Slides?

Whether you’re a non‑designer who wants a polished look or a developer looking to streamline a presentation workflow, Frontend Slides gives you production‑grade output without the overhead of a web stack. Clone the repo, install the skill, and let Claude Code help you speak visually.

# Quick install
git clone https://github.com/zarazhangrui/frontend-slides.git
cp frontend-slides/SKILL.md ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides/
cp frontend-slides/STYLE_PRESETS.md ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides/
# Run
/foreground-slides

Open the generated index.html and show your audience the future of web‑based storytelling. Happy presenting!