Comparison MatrixManagement Consulting

Strategic options — scored against the criteria

A strategy options matrix: each option scored against the decision criteria, pointing to the recommendation.

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Strategic options — scored against the criteria slide template rendered with SlideForge

Cost

$0.05/slide

Engine

Deterministic

Pattern

Comparison Matrix

Output

.pptx + PDF + PNG

Example brief

Strategy recommendation slide. Score three strategic options against the client's decision criteria, making the recommended option clear.

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Structured intent — create_slide payload

Copy-paste-ready. Renders deterministically (verbatim, no LLM). Add a theme_id for any of the built-in themes — the layout stays identical.

{
  "form": "comparison_matrix",
  "variant": "competitive_battlecard",
  "headline": "Option B is the recommendation — strongest on the criteria that matter most",
  "context": "Strategic options assessment",
  "data": {
    "columns": [
      {
        "name": "Option B",
        "emphasis": "primary"
      },
      {
        "name": "Option A"
      },
      {
        "name": "Option C"
      }
    ],
    "rows": [
      {
        "label": "Value potential",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "parity",
          "risk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Speed to impact",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "risk",
          "parity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Execution risk",
        "cells": [
          "parity",
          "win",
          "risk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Capability fit",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "risk",
          "parity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Cost to deliver",
        "cells": [
          "parity",
          "win",
          "risk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

cURL (REST)

curl -X POST https://dev-api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/intent \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"form":"comparison_matrix","variant":"competitive_battlecard","headline":"Option B is the recommendation — strongest on the criteria that matter most","context":"Strategic options assessment","data":{"columns":[{"name":"Option B","emphasis":"primary"},{"name":"Option A"},{"name":"Option C"}],"rows":[{"label":"Value potential","cells":["win","parity","risk"]},{"label":"Speed to impact","cells":["win","risk","parity"]},{"label":"Execution risk","cells":["parity","win","risk"]},{"label":"Capability fit","cells":["win","risk","parity"]},{"label":"Cost to deliver","cells":["parity","win","risk"]}]}}'

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Frequently asked questions

How do I render the Strategic options — scored against the criteria template?

Send a POST to /v1/render/auto with a brief, or call create_slide via MCP with the structured intent shown below. The response includes an editable .pptx, a PDF, and a PNG. $0.05 per slide.

Does an AI write the slide?

No. SlideForge renders deterministically from a structured intent — no LLM draws the slide, so text is never mangled or fabricated. The optional brief path uses a router to pick the pattern, then renders deterministically.

Can I customize the colors and fonts?

Yes. Pass a theme_id to apply a built-in or custom brand theme; the layout stays the same.

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