FAQ from FlashDocs
What is FlashDocs?
FlashDocs is a purpose-built, low-latency API for automating Google Slides and PowerPoint presentations at scale. It eliminates manual deck creation by turning structured inputs — from Markdown and JSON to live databases and BI exports — into polished, on-brand slides in milliseconds. Designed for developers and ops teams, it prioritizes speed, repeatability, and zero-friction integration.
How to use FlashDocs?
Make one authenticated API call with your payload (content + template reference + format preference). FlashDocs renders your deck server-side, applies branding and logic, and returns a direct download link (.pptx) or editable Google Slides URL — all within a consistent, documented REST interface. Optional webhooks notify you upon completion for downstream orchestration.
Can I use my own decks and designs?
Absolutely. Upload your approved PowerPoint (.pptx) or Google Slides master file once — then reuse it across thousands of automated generations. All animations, slide masters, custom fonts, and theme settings are preserved. You own the design; FlashDocs owns the speed.
Can FlashDocs API update PowerPoint/Google Slides by replacing placeholder tags with values?
Yes — intelligently. FlashDocs supports nested, typed merge tags (e.g., {{sales.revenue}}, {{chart.bar(data)}}, {{image.logo_url}}) that resolve dynamically during rendering. Tags can trigger conditional slide visibility, chart generation, or even recursive content insertion — making your templates truly programmable.
Does FlashDocs API support the generation of slides from Markdown content?
Yes — with advanced formatting fidelity. FlashDocs parses GitHub-flavored Markdown and converts headings to slide titles, lists to bullet points, code blocks to syntax-highlighted snippets, and Mermaid-style diagrams into native vector charts. Tables auto-resize, images load responsively, and frontmatter defines metadata like slide transitions and speaker notes.
Can I control which slides are generated by FlashDocs API?
Fully. Use boolean expressions, array filters, or loop directives in your template to include/exclude slides based on input data. Example: only render the “Regional Breakdown” slide if region_count > 1, or repeat a “Customer Quote” slide for each entry in a testimonials array. Logic lives in your template — not your code.
Does FlashDocs API support on-premise deployment?
Yes — with full feature parity. Our on-premise solution includes Kubernetes-native deployment, air-gapped operation, private registry support, and optional FedRAMP-compliant hardening. Ideal for financial services, government agencies, and global enterprises requiring data residency and audit readiness. Contact [email protected] for architecture reviews.