What layouts are supported by the slides-update skill?

The skill supports four primary layouts: BLANK, TITLE (title only), TITLE_AND_BODY (default), and TITLE_AND_TWO_COLUMNS.

Does this skill require specific permissions?

Yes, it requires the Read and Bash tools enabled in Claude Code and requires the underlying Python script to have authorized access to your Google Slides API.

Will I get a link to the slide after it's created?

Yes, the skill outputs the specific slide ID and a direct editing URL for the presentation so you can view the changes instantly.

How do I find the Presentation ID for this skill?

The Presentation ID can be found in the URL of your Google Slides deck or by using a companion tool like slides-list to search for your file.

Can I add content to specific columns on a slide?

Yes, by selecting the TITLE_AND_TWO_COLUMNS layout, you can structure your slide content into a multi-column format via the script parameters.

Google Slides Update

Name: Google Slides Update
Author: shiiman

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation and addition of structured slides to Google Slides presentations directly from the command line.

The slides-update skill empowers Claude to programmatically modify Google Slides presentations by adding new slides with specific layouts. It streamlines the workflow of building presentations by allowing users to define slide titles, body content, and structural layouts—such as blank, title-only, or two-column formats—without manual editing. This is particularly useful for developers and managers who need to generate reports, update project decks, or automate the visual documentation of technical workflows through the Google Slides API.

Key Features

012 GitHub stars

02Allows programmatic insertion of titles and body text

03Supports multiple layouts including BLANK, TITLE, and TITLE_AND_BODY

04Automates layout selection for structured data presentation

05Returns direct URLs and slide IDs for immediate verification

06Integrates with existing presentations via Presentation ID

Use Cases

01Automating the generation of recurring weekly status report slides

02Creating technical summary decks directly from terminal output or logs

03Rapidly prototyping presentation structures using natural language commands

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shiiman/claude-code-plugins slides-update

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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