Transcript to Content
Transform raw meeting transcripts and training session recordings into structured learning materials, documentation, and actionable insights.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- •User provides meeting transcripts, training session recordings, or onboarding notes
- •User requests structured learning materials from verbal/conversational data
- •User asks to extract key information, procedures, or action items from meetings
- •User needs to create training documentation, SOPs, or reference materials from transcripts
- •User wants to generate study guides, checklists, or FAQ documents from training sessions
Core Workflow
Step 1: Understand the Request
Identify what type of content the user needs:
| Output Type | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Master Knowledge Source | Comprehensive structured learning module with metadata, terminology, SOPs, nuances, and assessments |
| Presentation/Slide Deck | Visual training presentation for delivery or reference |
| SOP Document | Step-by-step procedural documentation |
| Quick Reference Sheet | Concise one-page summary of key points and procedures |
| Study Guide | Organized review material for learners |
| Checklist | Actionable task list extracted from procedures |
| FAQ Document | Common questions and answers from training content |
| Action Items List | Tasks, owners, and deadlines from meeting discussions |
Step 2: Locate and Analyze Source Material
If transcripts are in project directory:
ls -lah /home/ubuntu/projects/[project-name]/
Search for relevant content by keyword:
grep -ri "keyword" /home/ubuntu/projects/[project-name]/*.md
Read and identify:
- •Main topics and concepts
- •Step-by-step procedures
- •Critical warnings or nuances
- •Terminology and definitions
- •Real examples or scenarios
- •Action items and decisions
- •Questions and answers
Step 3: Extract Structured Content
Apply Chain of Thought processing:
- •Read entire transcript(s) for macro-context and overall themes
- •Isolate distinct topics and group related information
- •Extract facts, steps, and definitions with precision
- •Remove conversational filler ("um," "uh," "I think," "maybe," "let's try")
- •Convert to imperative, authoritative language (use action verbs)
- •Flag unknowns with
[MISSING INFO]rather than fabricating
For Master Knowledge Source format:
Read /home/ubuntu/skills/transcript-to-content/references/master-knowledge-source-format.md for complete schema and examples.
Extract these sections:
- •Module Metadata: Topic and learning objective (1 sentence)
- •Key Terminology: Definitions of jargon, acronyms, tools
- •Standard Operating Procedures: Numbered steps in "Action > Result" format
- •Critical Nuances: Warnings, consequences, best practices, context
- •Assessment Data: 3-5 multiple-choice questions based strictly on content
For other document types:
- •Checklists: Extract sequential action items with checkboxes
- •FAQs: Identify questions asked and answers provided
- •Study Guides: Organize by topic with key concepts and examples
- •Action Items: Extract tasks with owners and deadlines
Step 4: Apply Branding (if applicable)
If user provides brand assets:
- •Ask for logo file, brand colors, and font preferences
- •Store logo in working directory
- •Apply brand colors consistently (primary color for accents, highlights, charts)
- •Use specified fonts or professional web fonts (Inter, Roboto, Open Sans)
If no branding provided:
- •Use clean, professional neutral palette
- •Focus on clarity and readability
- •Apply consistent styling throughout
Step 5: Create Deliverables
For Presentations
Read /home/ubuntu/skills/transcript-to-content/references/presentation-guidelines.md for detailed guidelines.
Workflow:
- •Initialize presentation using
slide_initializetool - •Create outline (max 12 slides by default unless user specifies)
- •Copy logo to project directory if provided:
bash
cp [logo-path] [project-dir]/logo.png
- •Edit slides one by one using
slide_edittool - •Present using
slide_presenttool - •Export to PDF if requested:
bash
manus-export-slides manus-slides://[version-id] pdf
Standard presentation structure:
- •Title slide
- •Definition/overview
- •Step-by-step content (4-6 steps)
- •Critical success factors
- •Common pitfalls
- •Key takeaways
- •Closing slide
Design requirements:
- •Use brand color (if provided) or professional neutral palette
- •Include logo on every slide (if provided)
- •Maintain 720px height limit
- •Use clean, grid-based layouts
- •No excessive shadows, rounded corners, or animations
For SOP Documents
Create Markdown documents with:
- •Clear hierarchical structure (H1, H2, H3)
- •Numbered procedures with imperative language
- •Warning/caution callouts in blockquotes
- •Tables for reference data
- •Inline citations where applicable
Example structure:
# [Procedure Name] ## Overview [Brief description] ## Prerequisites - [Required items or conditions] ## Procedure 1. [Action step] 2. [Action step] 3. **CRITICAL:** [Important step with warning] ## Troubleshooting - **Issue:** [Problem] **Solution:** [Resolution]
For Quick Reference Sheets
Create concise one-page documents with:
- •Key terminology in definition list format
- •Essential steps in numbered lists
- •Critical warnings in highlighted boxes
- •Common scenarios with solutions
For Study Guides
Organize by topic with:
- •Learning objectives
- •Key concepts with explanations
- •Examples and scenarios
- •Practice questions
- •Additional resources
For Checklists
Extract action items with:
- •Checkbox format (
- [ ]) - •Clear, actionable language
- •Logical sequence
- •Optional: Priority indicators or time estimates
For FAQ Documents
Structure as:
- •Question in bold
- •Answer in clear, concise language
- •Optional: Related questions or resources
For Master Knowledge Source
Follow the schema in references/master-knowledge-source-format.md exactly:
- •Output ONLY the structured content (no preamble or postscript)
- •Use strict Markdown formatting
- •Convert all conversational language to authoritative instructions
- •Flag unknowns with
[MISSING INFO]
Quality Standards
Content Accuracy:
- •Base all content strictly on source material
- •Never fabricate steps, data, or information
- •Flag incomplete procedures clearly with
[MISSING INFO] - •Verify terminology definitions against source
Clarity and Readability:
- •Use imperative voice for instructions ("Click", "Navigate", "Set")
- •Maintain clear visual hierarchy
- •Ensure scannability with headings and lists
- •Remove all conversational filler
Consistency:
- •Apply formatting standards throughout
- •Use consistent terminology
- •Maintain uniform structure across similar sections
Branding (if applicable):
- •Use brand colors consistently
- •Include logo on all branded materials
- •Apply specified fonts
- •Follow brand style guidelines
Common Patterns
Pattern 1: Single Topic Training Presentation
User provides transcript(s) on one topic → Extract key content → Create 8-12 slide presentation
Pattern 2: Multiple Topics to Learning Modules
User provides multiple transcripts → Extract each as separate module → Deliver as structured documents
Pattern 3: Quick Reference SOP
User needs specific procedure → Extract relevant steps → Create concise SOP document
Pattern 4: Training Overview Summary
User requests summary of topic → Search transcripts → Extract and synthesize key points → Deliver as Markdown
Pattern 5: Onboarding Checklist
User provides onboarding transcript → Extract sequential tasks → Create checklist with checkboxes
Pattern 6: Meeting Action Items
User provides meeting notes → Extract decisions and tasks → Create action items list with owners
Troubleshooting
Issue: Slide appears empty in PDF Solution: Check padding values. Reduce padding, adjust spacing, ensure content fits within 720px height.
Issue: Logo not displaying Solution: Verify logo was copied to project directory. Use absolute path in HTML.
Issue: Content seems incomplete
Solution: Flag with [MISSING INFO] rather than guessing. Ask user for clarification if critical.
Issue: Presentation exceeds height limit Solution: Reduce font sizes, decrease spacing, condense content, or split into additional slides.
Issue: Too much conversational filler in output Solution: Apply stricter filtering. Remove phrases like "I think," "maybe," "um," "uh," "let's try."
Issue: Procedures lack clarity Solution: Convert to imperative voice. Use action verbs. Add "CRITICAL" prefix to important steps.
Resources
- •Master Knowledge Source Format:
references/master-knowledge-source-format.md- Complete schema for structured learning modules - •Presentation Guidelines:
references/presentation-guidelines.md- Detailed presentation design and creation guidelines