Example brief
I need a slide that contrasts our current inefficient park maintenance process with a proposed digital asset management solution. On the left, highlight the 'Current problem' where crews are overwhelmed by manual logs and inconsistent 311 data, leading to slow training for seasonal staff. On the right, present the 'Proposed solution' of an integrated mobile system that uses GPS tagging and automated routing to improve safety and data collection. The overall message should be that we need a unified platform to move from reactive to predictive maintenance.
Render it
Structured intent — create_slide payload
Copy-paste-ready. Renders deterministically (verbatim, no LLM). Add a theme_id for any of the built-in themes — the layout stays identical.
{
"form": "editorial_split",
"variant": "problem_solution",
"headline": "Maintenance crews require a centralized dispatch platform, not fragmented work orders",
"context": "From reactive repairs to predictive asset management",
"takeaway": "Pilot the system in the North District first, measure response time reduction, then scale city-wide.",
"data": {
"panels": [
{
"label": "Current problem",
"sub": "Field teams manage disjointed requests",
"detail": [
"Manual sorting of emails, paper logs, and 311 calls",
"Duplicate work orders for the same park facilities",
"Supervisors lack real-time visibility into crew locations",
"Seasonal staff require 6 weeks for route proficiency"
],
"tone": "warn"
},
{
"label": "Proposed solution",
"sub": "Integrated mobile asset management system",
"detail": [
"Automated routing based on geo-fenced asset tags",
"Digital photo verification + timestamped audit logs",
"Priority escalation for safety-critical playground repairs",
"Data analytics identifies recurring equipment failure trends"
],
"emphasis": "primary",
"tone": "good"
}
]
}
}cURL (REST)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/intent \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"form":"editorial_split","variant":"problem_solution","headline":"Maintenance crews require a centralized dispatch platform, not fragmented work orders","context":"From reactive repairs to predictive asset management","takeaway":"Pilot the system in the North District first, measure response time reduction, then scale city-wide.","data":{"panels":[{"label":"Current problem","sub":"Field teams manage disjointed requests","detail":["Manual sorting of emails, paper logs, and 311 calls","Duplicate work orders for the same park facilities","Supervisors lack real-time visibility into crew locations","Seasonal staff require 6 weeks for route proficiency"],"tone":"warn"},{"label":"Proposed solution","sub":"Integrated mobile asset management system","detail":["Automated routing based on geo-fenced asset tags","Digital photo verification + timestamped audit logs","Priority escalation for safety-critical playground repairs","Data analytics identifies recurring equipment failure trends"],"emphasis":"primary","tone":"good"}]}}'Related templates
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render the Problem vs solution 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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