Can I create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch with this skill?

Yes, you can use the html2pptx workflow to define slides in HTML and convert them into a fully functional .pptx file with accurate positioning.

Does it support adding charts and diagrams?

Yes, it integrates with PptxGenJS for charts and includes a specific workflow for generating scientific schematics to enhance visual communication.

Is it possible to extract text from an existing deck for analysis?

Absolutely. The skill uses the MarkItDown tool to convert slides into markdown format, making it easy to read and analyze presentation content.

How does the skill handle existing PowerPoint files?

It uses an unpacking utility to access the raw OOXML (XML) files, allowing you to programmatically modify content, notes, and layouts before repacking the file.

PowerPoint Automation & Design

Name: PowerPoint Automation & Design
Author: Weiwei-Mao

byWeiwei-Mao

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Content Management

Programmatically creates, edits, and analyzes PowerPoint presentations using HTML-to-PPTX workflows and OOXML manipulation.

This skill empowers Claude to handle complex PowerPoint tasks with developer-level precision. It enables users to extract text from slides using MarkItDown, perform deep analysis via raw OOXML access, and create professional presentations from scratch using a specialized HTML-to-PPTX workflow. With integrated design principles, sophisticated color palette suggestions, and support for AI-generated scientific schematics, it transforms Claude into a powerful presentation engineer capable of automating document generation for technical, scientific, or business requirements.

Key Features

01Automated text extraction and metadata analysis via MarkItDown integration

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03Programmatic slide creation using html2pptx and PptxGenJS workflows

04Visual enhancement support for AI-powered scientific diagrams and schematics

05Deep OOXML editing for slide layouts, speaker notes, and master templates

06Pre-defined professional color palettes and typography design principles

Use Cases

01Converting technical documentation or research papers into visual presentation decks

02Batch-updating branding elements and content across existing PowerPoint archives

03Automating the generation of recurring data-driven business reports into PPTX

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add weiwei-mao/hydrology-skills pptx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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