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Alternative presentation generation path via Gamma MCP with prompt templates and decision tree for Gamma vs PPTX
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Defines the Gamma presentation generation path as an alternative to native .pptx. Documents when to use Gamma vs. PPTX, prompt templates for Gamma generation, setup requirements, and known limitations.
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Defines the Gamma presentation generation path as an alternative to native .pptx. Documents when to use Gamma vs. PPTX, prompt templates for Gamma generation, setup requirements, and known limitations.
| Factor | Use Gamma | Use PPTX |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | When you need a polished deck in seconds | When you need precise control over layout |
| Design quality | When visual design matters more than pixel-perfect branding | When strict brand guidelines must be followed |
| Collaboration | When the deck will be shared via link for collaborative editing | When the deck must be a standalone .pptx file |
| Customization | When the template structure is flexible | When specific slides must follow exact formats |
| Offline | Not suitable (web-based) | Best choice (generates local file) |
| Brand tokens | Gamma applies its own themes — limited brand control | Full brand token control (logo, colors, fonts) |
Default recommendation: Use PPTX for formal customer-facing presentations. Use Gamma for quick internal decks, brainstorming, or when visual polish is prioritized over brand precision.
When Gamma MCP is available ({{GAMMA_CONNECTED}} = true), SalesSidekick can generate presentations directly through the Gamma tool.
Generation flow:
When generating via Gamma, use these structured prompts mapped to the 5 deck templates:
Create a sales discovery presentation for a meeting with [Company Name].
About us: {{COMPANY}} — {{PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION}}
Their industry: [Industry]
Their size: [Account Size]
Include slides for:
1. Title slide with both company names
2. Brief about us (who we are, what we do)
3. Industry context and trends
4. Common challenges for [Industry] companies
5. Our approach (methodology, not features)
6. 2-3 proof points or case studies
7. Discovery questions to explore
8. Proposed next steps
Create a Point of View presentation for [Company Name].
Executive anchor: [2-sentence business challenge framing]
Blind spot: [Insight they haven't quantified]
Math of pain: [Quantified cost of inaction]
Our approach: [How we solve it — methodology]
Proof point: [Relevant case study]
Include slides for each POV component plus a recommended next step.
Create an executive summary presentation for [Company Name].
Business context: [Their situation from discovery]
Requirements: [Confirmed decision criteria]
Proposed solution: [Our recommendation]
Business impact: [ROI projections]
Investment: [Pricing overview]
Include implementation timeline and decision next steps.
Create a Quarterly Business Review presentation for [Customer Name].
Relationship: [Account overview, key contacts]
Outcomes achieved: [Metrics and wins this quarter]
Value delivered: [ROI realized]
Growth opportunities: [Expansion possibilities]
Include a next-quarter plan slide.
Create a competitive comparison presentation: {{COMPANY}} vs [Competitor].
Their requirements: [Decision criteria]
Our differentiators: [3 key advantages]
Customer evidence: [Case study of similar switch]
Total value comparison: [TCO or value analysis]
Focus on approach differences, not feature checklists. Include a transition plan.
For Gamma to work:
true during /setup| Limitation | Impact | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| No offline access | Gamma decks are web-only | Use PPTX for offline needs |
| Limited brand control | Gamma uses its own themes, not pixel-perfect brand tokens | Choose a Gamma theme that's close, then manually adjust |
| No programmatic editing | Can't modify specific slides after generation | User edits in Gamma's editor |
| Content length | Very long content may not fit Gamma's card format well | Keep content concise, let Gamma optimize layout |
| Export limitations | Export to PPTX/PDF possible but may lose Gamma-specific formatting | Review export before presenting |
Does the user need a .pptx file? → YES → Use PPTX
→ NO ↓
Is Gamma connected? → NO → Use PPTX (only option)
→ YES ↓
Does the user have strict brand guidelines? → YES → Use PPTX
→ NO ↓
Is speed more important than layout control? → YES → Use Gamma
→ NO → Use PPTX