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:
ls -lah /home/ubuntu/projects/[project-name]/
Search for relevant content by keyword:
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:
- Read entire transcript(s) for macro-context and overall themes
- Isolate distinct topics and group related information
- Extract facts, steps, and definitions with precision
- Remove conversational filler ("um," "uh," "I think," "maybe," "let's try")
- Convert to imperative, authoritative language (use action verbs)
- 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:
- Initialize presentation using
slide_initializetool - Create outline (max 12 slides by default unless user specifies)
- Copy logo to project directory if provided:
cp [logo-path] [project-dir]/logo.png - Edit slides one by one using
slide_edittool - Present using
slide_presenttool - Export to PDF if requested:
manus-export-slides manus-slides://[version-id] pdf
Standard presentation structure:
- Title slide
- Definition/overview
- Step-by-step content (4-6 steps)
- Critical success factors
- Common pitfalls
- Key takeaways
- 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:
# [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 โ Extract key content โ Create 8-12 slide presentation
Pattern 2: Multiple Topics to Learning Modules
User provides multiple transcripts โ Extract each as separate module โ Deliver as structured documents
Pattern 3: Quick Reference SOP
User needs specific procedure โ Extract relevant steps โ Create concise SOP document
Pattern 4: Training Overview Summary
User requests summary of topic โ Search transcripts โ Extract and synthesize key points โ Deliver as Markdown
Pattern 5: Onboarding Checklist
User provides onboarding transcript โ Extract sequential tasks โ Create checklist with checkboxes
Pattern 6: Meeting Action Items
User provides meeting notes โ Extract decisions and tasks โ Create action items list with owners
Troubleshooting
Issue: Slide appears empty in PDF Solution: Check padding values. Reduce padding, adjust spacing, ensure content fits within 720px height.
Issue: Logo not displaying Solution: Verify logo was copied to project directory. Use absolute path in HTML.
Issue: Content seems incomplete
Solution: Flag with [MISSING INFO] rather than guessing. Ask user for clarification if critical.
Issue: Presentation exceeds height limit Solution: Reduce font sizes, decrease spacing, condense content, or split into additional slides.
Issue: Too much conversational filler in output Solution: Apply stricter filtering. Remove phrases like "I think," "maybe," "um," "uh," "let's try."
Issue: Procedures lack clarity Solution: Convert to imperative voice. Use action verbs. Add "CRITICAL" prefix to important steps.
Resources
- Master Knowledge Source Format:
references/master-knowledge-source-format.md- Complete schema for structured learning modules - Presentation Guidelines:
references/presentation-guidelines.md- Detailed presentation design and creation guidelines