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Phase-gate flow

Stage-gated launch process with go/no-go decisions between phases

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Cost

$0.05/slide

Engine

Deterministic

Pattern

Linear Flow

Output

.pptx + PDF + PNG

Example brief

Create a phase-gate flow titled 'Each phase advances only after an explicit go / no-go decision' with stages Concept (frame opportunity and economics; gate Funding gate), Build (MVP and metrics; gate Quality gate), Beta (limited release and feedback; gate Go / No-Go, emphasized), Launch (scale rollout and support).

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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 phase-gate flow titled 'Each phase advances only after an explicit go / no-go decision' with stages Concept (fr" }'

Structured intent (this template)

{
  "pattern": "linear_flow",
  "variant": "phase_gate_flow",
  "title": "Each phase advances only after an explicit go / no-go decision",
  "subtitle": "Stage-gated product launch governance",
  "stages": [
    {
      "title": "Concept",
      "icon": "lightbulb",
      "body": "Frame the opportunity, target segment, and rough economics.",
      "gate": "Funding gate"
    },
    {
      "title": "Build",
      "icon": "tool",
      "body": "Develop the MVP and instrument the core success metrics.",
      "gate": "Quality gate"
    },
    {
      "title": "Beta",
      "icon": "users",
      "body": "Run a limited release and gather structured customer feedback.",
      "gate": "Go / No-Go",
      "gate_emphasis": "primary",
      "emphasis": "primary"
    },
    {
      "title": "Launch",
      "icon": "rocket",
      "body": "Scale the rollout, enable support, and monitor adoption."
    }
  ],
  "caution": "A failed gate returns the phase to rework — it never silently proceeds.",
  "takeaway": "Gates make the risk decision explicit and auditable at every transition."
}

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Frequently asked questions

How do I render the Phase-gate 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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