SKILL.md
When to Activate
- User wants to apply a consistent visual theme to a slide deck, document, or HTML artifact
- User asks to change colors or fonts on an existing output
- User wants to browse available themes and pick one
- User needs a custom theme generated from a description
Skip When
- User wants a full brand identity system — use codi-brand-creator (or codi-codi-brand for Codi)
- User wants to design a new deck or document from scratch — use codi-content-factory
- User wants a static poster or illustration — use codi-canvas-design
- User wants a frontend UI redesign — use codi-frontend-design
- User wants generative art — use codi-algorithmic-art
This skill provides a curated collection of professional font and color themes themes, each with carefully selected color palettes and font pairings. Once a theme is chosen, it can be applied to any artifact.
Purpose
To apply consistent, professional styling to presentation slide decks, use this skill. Each theme includes:
- A cohesive color palette with hex codes
- Complementary font pairings for headers and body text
- A distinct visual identity suitable for different contexts and audiences
Usage Instructions
To apply styling to a slide deck or other artifact:
- Show the theme showcase: Display the
${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}[[/assets/theme-showcase.pdf]]file to allow users to see all available themes visually. Do not make any modifications to it; simply show the file for viewing. - Ask for their choice: Ask which theme to apply to the deck
- Wait for selection: Get explicit confirmation about the chosen theme
- Apply the theme: Once a theme has been chosen, apply the selected theme’s colors and fonts to the deck/artifact
Themes Available
The following 10 themes are available, each showcased in ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}[[/assets/theme-showcase.pdf]]:
- Ocean Depths - Professional and calming maritime theme
- Sunset Boulevard - Warm and vibrant sunset colors
- Forest Canopy - Natural and grounded earth tones
- Modern Minimalist - Clean and contemporary grayscale
- Golden Hour - Rich and warm autumnal palette
- Arctic Frost - Cool and crisp winter-inspired theme
- Desert Rose - Soft and sophisticated dusty tones
- Tech Innovation - Bold and modern tech aesthetic
- Botanical Garden - Fresh and organic garden colors
- Midnight Galaxy - Dramatic and cosmic deep tones
Theme Details
Each theme is defined in the ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}[[/references/themes/]] directory with complete specifications including:
- Cohesive color palette with hex codes
- Complementary font pairings for headers and body text
- Distinct visual identity suitable for different contexts and audiences
Application Process
After a preferred theme is selected:
- Read the corresponding theme file from the
${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}[[/references/themes/]]directory - Apply the specified colors and fonts consistently throughout the deck
- Ensure proper contrast and readability
- Maintain the theme’s visual identity across all slides
Create your Own Theme
To handle cases where none of the existing themes work for an artifact, create a custom theme. Based on provided inputs, generate a new theme similar to the ones above. Give the theme a similar name describing what the font/color combinations represent. Use any basic description provided to choose appropriate colors/fonts. After generating the theme, show it for review and verification. Following that, apply the theme as described above.
Related Skills
- codi-content-factory — Slide decks, documents, and business deliverables — output can be themed
- codi-frontend-design — Frontend interfaces that can use theme tokens