Individual skill
pptx-validation-fallback
Validate PowerPoint files using python-pptx when read_file fails
benchmarks/gdpval/skills/pptx-validation-fallback/SKILL.md
Source commit 38277815ed44a53d757973c2bc4454c3b6426698
What was checked
- Matches the observed repository HEAD
- Yes
- Scanner rules are current
- Yes
- Repository scan complete
- No
- Skill scan complete
- No
- Observed behavior
- Network or broad shell
- Last checked
- Nov 2, 2026
These are observations at the recorded commit, not a guarantee of safety. Review the source before running it.
Install this skill
Choose an agent in your Stack or copy a command below. Commands fetch the pinned commit and copy only this skill directory. Existing destinations are refused. Copying a command does not install anything.
An install command is unavailable: current rules, complete repository and skill scans, an eligible behavior level and a permitted license are required.
Repository context
- Repository stars (not skill ratings)
- 7,927
- Repository last updated
- Nov 6, 2026
- License
- MIT
Observed agent integration: No specific integration evidence. Standard SKILL.md installation does not imply verified compatibility.
- engineering Derived category
Files and excerpt
File metadata and permitted, redacted excerpts come from the recorded scan. Source links are pinned to that commit.
Browse files
Read excerpt
# PowerPoint Validation Fallback
## When to Use
Use this skill when `read_file` fails to properly read or validate PowerPoint (.pptx) files. This provides a reliable alternative for verifying presentation contents including slide count, titles, and structure.
## Procedure
### Step 1: Check if read_file Failed
If `read_file` with filetype `pptx` returns errors, incomplete content, or cannot extract slide information, proceed to the fallback method.
### Step 2: Use run_shell with python-pptx