transcript-to-content

What this skill does

# 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:**
```bash
ls -lah /home/ubuntu/projects/[project-name]/
```

**Search for relevant content by keyword:**
```bash
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:**

1. **Read entire transcript(s)** for macro-context and overall themes
2. **Isolate distinct topics** and group related information
3. **Extract facts, steps, and definitions** with precision
4. **Remove conversational filler** ("um," "uh," "I think," "maybe," "let's try")
5. **Convert to imperative, authoritative language** (use action verbs)
6. **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:**
1. Initialize presentation using `slide_initialize` tool
2. Create outline (max 12 slides by default unless user specifies)
3. Copy logo to project directory if provided:
   ```bash
   cp [logo-path] [project-dir]/logo.png
   ```
4. Edit slides one by one using `slide_edit` tool
5. Present using `slide_present` tool
6. Export to PDF if requested:
   ```bash
   manus-export-slides manus-slides://[version-id] pdf
   ```

**Standard presentation structure:**
1. Title slide
2. Definition/overview
3. Step-by-step content (4-6 steps)
4. Critical success factors
5. Common pitfalls
6. Key takeaways
7. 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:**
```markdown
# [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 it