2slides

AI-powered presentation generation using 2slides API. Create slides from text content, match reference image styles, or summarize documents into presentations. Use when users request to "create a presentation", "make slides", "generate a deck", "create slides from this content/document/image", or any presentation creation task. Supports theme selection, multiple languages, and both synchronous and asynchronous generation modes.

# 2slides Presentation Generation

Generate professional presentations using the 2slides AI API. Supports content-based generation, style matching from reference images, and document summarization.

## Setup Requirements

Users must have a 2slides API key and credits:

1. **Get API Key:** Visit https://2slides.com/api to create an account and API key
   - New users receive **500 free credits** (~50 Fast PPT pages)
2. **Purchase Credits (Optional):** Visit https://2slides.com/pricing to buy additional credits
   - Pay-as-you-go, no subscriptions
   - Credits never expire
   - Up to 20% off on larger packages
3. **Set API Key:** Store the key in environment variable: `SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY`

```bash
export SLIDES_2SLIDES_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
```

**Credit Costs:**
- Fast PPT: 10 credits/page
- Nano Banana 1K/2K: 100 credits/page
- Nano Banana 4K: 200 credits/page
- Voice Narration: 210 credits/page
- Download Export: FREE

See [references/pricing.md](references/pricing.md) for detailed pricing information.

## Workflow Decision Tree

Choose the appropriate approach based on the user's request:

```
User Request
│
├─ "Create slides from this content/text"
│  └─> Use Content-Based Generation (Section 1)
│
├─ "Create slides like this image"
│  └─> Use Reference Image Generation (Section 2)
│
├─ "Create custom designed slides" or "Create PDF slides"
│  └─> Use Custom PDF Generation (Section 3)
│
├─ "Create slides from this document"
│  └─> Use Document Summarization (Section 4)
│
├─ "Add voice narration" or "Generate audio for slides"
│  └─> Use Voice Narration (Section 5)
│
├─ "Download slides as images" or "Export slides and voices"
│  └─> Use Download Export (Section 6)
│
└─ "Search for themes" or "What themes are available?"
   └─> Use Theme Search (Section 7)
```

---

## 1. Content-Based Generation

Generate slides from user-provided text content.

### When to Use
- User provides content directly in their message
- User says "create a presentation about X"
- User provides structured outline or bullet points

### Workflow

**Step 1: Prepare Content**

Structure the content clearly for best results:

```
Title: [Main Topic]

Section 1: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
- Key point 3

Section 2: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
```

**Step 2: Choose Theme (Required)**

Search for an appropriate theme (themeId is required):

```bash
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "business"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "professional"
python scripts/search_themes.py --query "creative"
```

Pick a theme ID from the results.

**Step 3: Generate Slides**

Use the `generate_slides.py` script with the theme ID:

```bash
# Basic generation (theme ID required)
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content here" --theme-id "theme123"

# In different language
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content" --theme-id "theme123" --language "Spanish"

# Async mode for longer presentations
python scripts/generate_slides.py --content "Your content" --theme-id "theme123" --mode async
```

**Step 4: Handle Results**

**Sync mode response:**
```json
{
  "slideUrl": "https://2slides.com/slides/abc123",
  "pdfUrl": "https://2slides.com/slides/abc123/download",
  "status": "completed"
}
```

Provide both URLs to the user:
- `slideUrl`: Interactive online slides
- `pdfUrl`: Downloadable PDF version

**Async mode response:**
```json
{
  "jobId": "job123",
  "status": "pending"
}
```

Poll for results:
```bash
python scripts/get_job_status.py --job-id "job123"
```

---

## 2. Reference Image Generation

Generate slides that match the style of a reference image.

### When to Use
- User provides an image URL and says "create slides like this"
- User wants to match existing brand/design style
- User has a template image they want to emulate

### Workflow

**Step 1: Verify Image URL**

Ensure the reference image is:
- Publicly accessible URL
- Valid image format (PNG, JPG, etc.)
- Represents the desired slide style

**Step 2: Generate Slides**

Use the `generate_slides.py` script with `--reference-image`:

```bash
python scripts/generate_slides.py \
  --content "Your presentation content" \
  --reference-image "https://example.com/template.jpg" \
  --language "Auto"
```

**Optional parameters:**
```bash
--aspect-ratio "16:9"           # width:height format (e.g., "16:9", "4:3")
--resolution "2K"               # "1K", "2K" (default), or "4K"
--page 5                        # Number of slides (0 for auto-detection, max 100)
--content-detail "concise"      # "concise" (brief) or "standard" (detailed)
```

**Note:** This uses Nano Banana Pro mode with credit costs:
- 1K/2K: 100 credits per page
- 4K: 200 credits per page

**Step 3: Handle Results**

This mode always runs synchronously and returns:
```json
{
  "slideUrl": "https://2slides.com/workspace?jobId=...",
  "pdfUrl": "https://...pdf...",
  "status": "completed",
  "message": "Successfully generated N slides",
  "slidePageCount": N
}
```

Provide both URLs to the user:
- `slideUrl`: View slides in 2slides workspace
- `pdfUrl`: Direct PDF download (expires in 1 hour)

**Processing time:** ~30 seconds per page (30-60 seconds typical for 1-2 pages)

---

## 3. Custom PDF Generation

Generate custom-designed slides from text without needing a reference image.

### When to Use
- User wants custom design without providing a reference image
- User requests "create PDF slides"
- User wants to specify design characteristics
- Alternative to theme-based generation with more design flexibility

### Workflow

**Step 1: Prepare Content**

Structure the content clearly:

```
Title: [Main Topic]

Section 1: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2

Section 2: [Subtopic]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
```

**Step 2: Generate Slides**

Use the `create_pdf_slides.py` script:

```bash
# Basic generation
python scripts/create_pdf_slides.py --content "Your content here"

# With design specifications
python scripts/create_pdf_slides.py \
  --content "Sales Report Q4 2025" \
  --design-spec "modern minimalist, blue color scheme"

# High resolution with auto page detection
python scripts/create_pdf_slides.py \
  --content "Marketing Plan" \
  --resolution "4K" \
  --page 0 \
  --content-detail "standard"
```

**Optional parameters:**
```bash
--design-spec "text"            # Design specifications (e.g., "corporate professional")
--aspect-ratio "16:9"           # width:height format
--resolution "2K"               # "1K", "2K" (default), or "4K"
--page 5                        # Number of slides (0 for auto-detection, max 100)
--content-detail "concise"      # "concise" (brief) or "standard" (detailed)
--language "Auto"               # Language for content
```

**Step 3: Handle Results**

Returns same structure as create-like-this:
```json
{
  "slideUrl": "https://2slides.com/workspace?jobId=...",
  "pdfUrl": "https://...pdf...",
  "status": "completed",
  "message": "Successfully generated N slides",
  "slidePageCount": N
}
```

**Notes:**
- Same credit costs as create-like-this (100 credits/page for 1K/2K, 200 for 4K)
- Processing time: ~30 seconds per page
- Automatically generates PDF
- Uses AI to create custom design based on content and specs

---

## 4. Document Summarization

Generate slides from document content.

### When to Use
- User uploads a document (PDF, DOCX, TXT, etc.)
- User says "create slides from this document"
- User wants to summarize long content into presentation format

### Workflow

**Step 1: Read Document**

Use appropriate tool to read the document content:
- PDF: Use PDF reading tools
- DOCX: Use DOCX reading tools
- TXT/MD: Use Read tool

**Step 2: Extract Key Points**

Analyze the document and extract:
- Main topics and themes
- Key points for each section
- Important data, quotes, or examples
- Logical flow and structure

**Step 3: Structure Content**

Format extracted information into presentation structure:

```
Title: [Document Main Topic]

Introduction
- Context
- Purpose
-