Article to TikTok Slides Skill
Overview
This Skill transforms a long-form article into a series of engaging TikTok slides optimized for short-form video content. Each key point becomes a topic cluster with multiple slides. If the user hasn't provided all required parameters upfront, Claude must collect them interactively before generating output.
Step 0 — Collect Required Inputs (Always Run First)
Before doing anything else, check if the user has provided:
- •The article (full text or URL)
- •Language (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, etc.)
- •Number of slides (total expected slides, e.g., 15, 20, 30)
- •CTA (Call To Action — "Visit website", "Subscribe", "Download", "Buy now", "Learn more", etc.)
- •Goals (Convert / Inform / Lead Generation / Build Intent / Entertain / Educate / Other)
- •Tone (Entertaining / Professional / Educational / Motivational / Casual / Witty / Inspirational)
- •Special instructions (Optional — any particular style, format, or additional requirements)
If any of these are missing, ask for them all at once using a structured message like:
To create your TikTok slide deck, I need a few details:
- •Article — Paste the full text or share a URL
- •Language — English / Spanish / French / German / Portuguese / Other
- •Number of slides — How many slides total? (e.g., 15, 20, 30)
- •CTA — What's the call-to-action? (e.g., "Visit our website", "Subscribe now", "Buy now")
- •Goals — What's the primary goal? (Convert / Inform / Lead Generation / Build Intent / Entertain / Educate / Other)
- •Tone — What tone? (Entertaining / Professional / Educational / Motivational / Casual / Witty / Inspirational)
- •Special instructions — Any particular style, format, or requirements? (Optional)
You can answer all in one message!
Do not generate any slides until all required inputs are confirmed.
If the user provides partial info, ask only for what's still missing.
Instructions
1. Parse Input
- •Read and analyze the article thoroughly
- •Identify the core thesis and main arguments
- •Extract key points, statistics, examples, and actionable insights
- •Determine audience level and information density
- •Note any compelling quotes or data points
2. Identify Key Points
- •Group related concepts together
- •Typically 3–6 major topics, depending on article length
- •Each key point should be substantial enough for 2–4 slides
- •Rank by importance and engagement potential
3. Structure Slides Per Key Point
- •Slide 1 (Opener): Hook — a compelling question, stat, or statement
- •Slides 2-N (Body): Detailed explanations, examples, supporting evidence
- •Final Slide (Closer): Summary, insight, or transition to CTA
4. Adjust for Tone & Goals
Tone Guidance:
- •Entertaining — Use humor, unexpected angles, relatable scenarios
- •Professional — Maintain credibility, data-backed, formal language
- •Educational — Clear structure, definitions, step-by-step explanations
- •Motivational — Inspirational language, call to action, empowerment focus
- •Casual — Conversational, direct address (you/your), informal language
- •Witty — Clever observations, wordplay, smart commentary
- •Inspirational — Uplifting narratives, personal growth, aspirational messaging
Goals Guidance:
- •Convert — Emphasize benefits, urgency, risk reduction, specific outcomes
- •Inform — Clear facts, explanations, context, educational value
- •Lead Generation — Build curiosity, offer value, CTA to capture interest
- •Build Intent — Social proof, use cases, comparisons to alternatives
- •Entertain — Humor, surprising facts, engaging narratives
- •Educate — Step-by-step instruction, concepts, frameworks
- •Other — Align with user's specified objective
5. Optimize for TikTok Format
- •Slide length: 2–4 lines per slide (TikTok scrolling/swiping)
- •Readability: Short sentences, clear hierarchy
- •Visual cues: Suggest visual elements in brackets [e.g., animated arrow, graph, quote callout]
- •Pacing: Balance text-heavy and visual slides
- •Engagement: Include questions, surprising stats, relatable scenarios
6. Apply Language
- •Translate/write all content in the specified language
- •Maintain tone and messaging consistency across all slides
- •Adapt idioms and cultural references appropriately
7. Calculate Slide Distribution
- •Total slides requested ÷ number of key points = slides per key point (roughly)
- •Allocate extra slides to high-impact sections
- •Reserve final slides for CTA and call-to-action
8. Format Output
Structure output exactly as requested:
Key point 1: <Title> summary: <One-sentence summary of this key point> Slide 1: <Content> Slide 2: <Content> Slide 3: <Content> ... Key point 2: <Title> summary: <One-sentence summary of this key point> Slide 1: <Content> Slide 2: <Content> ...
When to Use
Trigger this skill when the user asks to:
- •"Create TikTok slides from this article"
- •"Convert this article into TikTok slides"
- •"Turn this into a TikTok slide deck"
- •"Make TikTok content from this article"
Even if parameters aren't fully specified, activate this skill and collect inputs via Step 0.
Output Example
Key point 1: Why Remote Work Matters summary: Remote work increases productivity while improving work-life balance. Slide 1: 💻 Remote work isn't just a trend—it's the future of productivity. Slide 2: 📊 Studies show remote workers are 35% more productive than office workers. Slide 3: 🏠 Why? Fewer distractions + personalized workspace = better focus. Slide 4: ⏰ Plus, you save 2 hours daily on commuting. What would you do with that time? Key point 2: Challenges Companies Face summary: Adoption requires overcoming communication, culture, and management barriers. Slide 1: 🚨 But here's the catch: 63% of remote initiatives fail. Slide 2: 💬 The biggest challenge? Poor communication across teams. Slide 3: 🤝 Without in-person touchpoints, culture suffers. Slide 4: 👨💼 Managers struggle with trust and performance metrics. Key point 3: How to Make Remote Work summary: Success requires clear tools, processes, and culture-building. Slide 1: ✅ The solution: intentional systems. Slide 2: 🛠️ Invest in communication tools (Slack, Zoom, Asana). Slide 3: 📋 Document everything. Clear processes = clarity. Slide 4: 🎯 Regular 1:1s and virtual team events build connection. Slide 5: Ready to transform your workplace? [LINK in bio] #RemoteWork
Tips for Success
- •Hook first: The first slide of each key point must grab attention.
- •Data wins: Back claims with stats, studies, or real examples.
- •Questions engage: Rhetorical questions make viewers pause and think.
- •Visual hints: Even text-based, suggest where visuals/animations could enhance.
- •CTA consistency: Reinforce the call-to-action across final slides.
- •Emoji strategically: Use sparingly—one per slide max—to enhance, not clutter.