Example brief
A comparison slide showing the shift from our current manual site survey process to a digital-first design workflow. The left side should outline the slow, serial steps of manual measurements and handoffs, while the right side highlights the efficiency of using LIDAR and automated CAD generation to speed up permitting and design.
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": "workflow_shift",
"headline": "Project fulfillment transitions from linear handoffs to integrated digital site assessment",
"context": "Traditional site survey vs automated design workflow",
"takeaway": "Shift from manual measurements to high-resolution remote sensing to reduce cancellation rates and soft costs.",
"data": {
"panels": [
{
"label": "Legacy - Manual Field Survey",
"note": "Truck rolls, safety risks, data lag",
"steps": [
"Sales rep estimates roof capacity",
"Surveyor climbs roof for measurements",
"Designer drafts CAD from photos",
"Structural engineer signs off on load",
"Permitting office rejects for setbacks"
],
"tone": "warn",
"metrics": [
{
"value": "9 days",
"label": "survey to stamped design"
}
]
},
{
"label": "Future - Integrated Digital Flow",
"emphasis": "primary",
"note": "LIDAR accuracy, automated setback checks",
"steps": [
"AI analyzes satellite and LIDAR imagery",
"Designer validates automated PV layout",
"System generates BOM and electrical SLD",
"PE-stamped calc engine verifies load",
"Digital submission to AHJ portal"
],
"tone": "good",
"metrics": [
{
"value": "24 hrs",
"label": "survey to stamped design"
}
]
}
]
}
}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":"workflow_shift","headline":"Project fulfillment transitions from linear handoffs to integrated digital site assessment","context":"Traditional site survey vs automated design workflow","takeaway":"Shift from manual measurements to high-resolution remote sensing to reduce cancellation rates and soft costs.","data":{"panels":[{"label":"Legacy - Manual Field Survey","note":"Truck rolls, safety risks, data lag","steps":["Sales rep estimates roof capacity","Surveyor climbs roof for measurements","Designer drafts CAD from photos","Structural engineer signs off on load","Permitting office rejects for setbacks"],"tone":"warn","metrics":[{"value":"9 days","label":"survey to stamped design"}]},{"label":"Future - Integrated Digital Flow","emphasis":"primary","note":"LIDAR accuracy, automated setback checks","steps":["AI analyzes satellite and LIDAR imagery","Designer validates automated PV layout","System generates BOM and electrical SLD","PE-stamped calc engine verifies load","Digital submission to AHJ portal"],"tone":"good","metrics":[{"value":"24 hrs","label":"survey to stamped design"}]}]}}'Related templates
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render the Old flow vs new flow 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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