Example brief
Create a closed arrow cycle titled 'The improvement loop runs every quarter' with four stages: Measure (instrument the funnel and baseline the KPIs), Diagnose (find the binding constraint, not the loudest symptom), Intervene (ship the smallest fix that moves the constraint), Review (validate impact and reset next quarter's targets) - review feeds back into measure.
Render it
Brief path
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/auto \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "brief": "Create a closed arrow cycle titled 'The improvement loop runs every quarter' with four stages: Measure (instrument the f" }'Structured intent (this template)
{
"pattern": "cycle_flow",
"variant": "arrow_cycle",
"title": "The improvement loop runs every quarter",
"subtitle": "Four stages, closed loop - review resets the targets that measurement tracks",
"steps": [
{
"label": "Measure",
"detail": [
"Instrument the funnel and baseline the KPIs"
]
},
{
"label": "Diagnose",
"detail": [
"Find the binding constraint, not the loudest symptom"
]
},
{
"label": "Intervene",
"detail": [
"Ship the smallest fix that moves the constraint"
]
},
{
"label": "Review",
"detail": [
"Validate impact and reset next quarter's targets"
]
}
]
}Related templates
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render the Arrow cycle template?
Send a POST to /v1/render/auto with a brief, or call create_slide via MCP with the structured intent shown below. The response includes an editable .pptx, a PDF, and a PNG. $0.05 per slide.
Does an AI write the slide?
No. SlideForge renders deterministically from a structured intent — no LLM draws the slide, so text is never mangled or fabricated. The optional brief path uses a router to pick the pattern, then renders deterministically.
Can I customize the colors and fonts?
Yes. Pass a theme_id to apply a built-in or custom brand theme; the layout stays the same.
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Render Arrow cycle deterministically — editable PowerPoint in under a second.