Phase-gate flow

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

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Phase-gate flow slide template rendered with SlideForge
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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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": "linear_flow",
  "variant": "phase_gate_flow",
  "headline": "Each phase advances only after an explicit go / no-go decision",
  "context": "Stage-gated product launch governance",
  "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.",
  "data": {
    "stages": [
      {
        "label": "Concept",
        "detail": "Frame the opportunity, target segment, and rough economics.",
        "meta": "Funding gate",
        "icon": "lightbulb"
      },
      {
        "label": "Build",
        "detail": "Develop the MVP and instrument the core success metrics.",
        "meta": "Quality gate",
        "icon": "tool"
      },
      {
        "label": "Beta",
        "detail": "Run a limited release and gather structured customer feedback.",
        "meta": "Go / No-Go",
        "emphasis": "primary",
        "gate_emphasis": "primary",
        "icon": "users"
      },
      {
        "label": "Launch",
        "detail": "Scale the rollout, enable support, and monitor adoption.",
        "icon": "rocket"
      }
    ]
  }
}

cURL (REST)

curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/intent \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"form":"linear_flow","variant":"phase_gate_flow","headline":"Each phase advances only after an explicit go / no-go decision","context":"Stage-gated product launch governance","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.","data":{"stages":[{"label":"Concept","detail":"Frame the opportunity, target segment, and rough economics.","meta":"Funding gate","icon":"lightbulb"},{"label":"Build","detail":"Develop the MVP and instrument the core success metrics.","meta":"Quality gate","icon":"tool"},{"label":"Beta","detail":"Run a limited release and gather structured customer feedback.","meta":"Go / No-Go","emphasis":"primary","gate_emphasis":"primary","icon":"users"},{"label":"Launch","detail":"Scale the rollout, enable support, and monitor adoption.","icon":"rocket"}]}}'

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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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