Running Slaide as a service, Presentation Builders

Slaide Agency Implementation, AI-Powered Presentation Delivery

Learn how to build a presentation production service using Slaide's plain-text Markdown format and AI deck generation. This course teaches agencies to author decks as code, enforce brand consistency across AI-generated slides, and deliver client presentations in PowerPoint, PDF, and web formats from a single source file.

Open the decision record for Slaide

What does running Slaide for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
$3.00 per month (launch pricing) for the AI-powered plan (plus any additional usage costs)
Time to first value
hours
Payback
Not modeled
Guided implementation
8 hours

Is Slaide worth running as a client service?

The evidence supports a viable service built around AI-driven deck generation with efficient multi-format delivery. However, the lack of white-label capabilities and the need for technical proficiency may limit its appeal to certain agencies; pricing and ROI remain unmodeled.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Slaide CLI (open-source core)
  • GitHub account for version control
  • Agent Skills for Claude Code or Codex
  • MCP server for AI integration
  • Existing .pptx files for import testing

People and inputs

  • Team familiarity with Markdown and YAML
  • Understanding of the .slaide format and YAML theming
  • Basic knowledge of command-line interfaces
  • Access to AI agents like Claude Code or Codex

Included with the course

7 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Slaide Theme Setup Checklist for Agency Brandschecklist
  • AI Deck Generation Prompt Template (Claude + MCP)template
  • PowerPoint Import and Export SOPsop
  • Presentation Retainer Pricing Worksheetworksheet
  • Markdown Deck Authoring Style Guideguide
  • Client Feedback Loop: Web Deck vs. PowerPoint Handoffsop
  • Multi-Format Output Delivery Checklistchecklist

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.