Create conference talk outlines and iA Presenter markdown slides using the Story Circle narrative framework. Use when the user wants to structure a tech talk, create presentation slides, or needs help organizing talk ideas into a story-driven format.
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February 5, 2026
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npx add-skill https://github.com/nicknisi/claude-plugins/blob/main/plugins/content/skills/conference-talk-builder/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill conference-talk-builderInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/conference-talk-builder/# Conference Talk Builder This skill helps create compelling conference talk outlines and iA Presenter markdown slides using the Story Circle narrative framework. ## Process Follow these steps in order when building a conference talk: ### 1. Gather Information Ask the user for: - Talk title and topic - Target audience and their expected knowledge level - Main points they want to cover - Brain dump of everything they know about the topic - Problem they're solving or story they're telling - Any constraints (time limit, specific technologies, etc.) ### 2. Read the Story Circle Framework Load `references/story-circle.md` to understand the eight-step narrative structure. The framework maps tech talks to: - Top half: Established practices and order - Bottom half: Disruption and experimentation ### 3. Create the Outline Structure the talk using the eight Story Circle steps: 1. Introduction - Current status quo 2. Problem Statement - What needs solving 3. Exploration - Initial attempts 4. Experimentation - Deep investigation 5. Solution - The breakthrough 6. Challenges - Implementation difficulties 7. Apply Knowledge - Integration into project 8. Results & Insights - Lessons learned Map the user's content to these steps. Show this outline to the user and refine based on feedback. ### 4. Generate iA Presenter Slides Read `references/ia-presenter-syntax.md` for markdown formatting rules. Create slides that: - Use `---` to separate slides - Add tabs (`⇥`) before content that should be visible on slides - Leave speaker notes without tabs (spoken text only) - Include comments with `//` for reminders - Format code blocks with proper syntax highlighting - Keep slides focused on one concept each Structure the slide deck: - Title slide - Introduction slide with your photo/bio - One or more slides per Story Circle step - Code examples broken across multiple slides for readability - Closing slide with contact info and resources ### 5. Refine and Iterate After sho