How does this skill generate PowerPoint files from scratch?

It uses a specialized html2pptx workflow that converts HTML slide definitions into native PowerPoint objects, ensuring accurate positioning and styling.

How can I verify if the generated slides look correct?

The skill includes a thumbnail generation feature that creates a visual grid of all slides, allowing the AI and user to inspect for text overlap or layout issues.

What technical dependencies are required?

The skill utilizes Python for XML unpacking and validation, along with JavaScript (PptxGenJS) for the core conversion and creation tasks.

Does the skill support design and branding requirements?

Absolutely. It provides guidance on color palette selection, typography treatments, and layout innovations like geometric patterns and split backgrounds.

Can I use this skill to edit existing corporate templates?

Yes, the skill includes a specific workflow for unpacking .pptx files, modifying the XML content (OOXML), and repacking them while preserving template integrity.

PowerPoint PPTX Skill

Name: PowerPoint PPTX Skill
Author: michaelboeding

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Productivity & Workflow

Enables professional PowerPoint presentation creation, deep XML editing, and comprehensive content analysis directly within AI workflows.

The pptx skill provides a robust framework for Claude to interact with .pptx files, moving beyond simple text extraction to offer full lifecycle presentation management. It supports automated deck generation via an HTML-to-PPTX conversion engine, enables precise modifications through raw OOXML manipulation, and includes a sophisticated design system with pre-defined color palettes and layout patterns. By integrating specialized scripts for unpacking and validating Office Open XML structures, this skill allows users to automate complex slide edits, apply consistent branding, and perform detailed visual audits using thumbnail generation.

Key Features

01Extract text, speaker notes, comments, and metadata using MarkItDown

02Edit existing slides by directly modifying raw OOXML structures

03Apply professional design principles and custom color palettes automatically

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05Generate presentations from HTML and CSS for precise layout control

06Validate presentation integrity and visual layouts with automated thumbnail grids

Use Cases

01Automating the creation of weekly reporting decks from raw data sources

02Batch updating corporate branding across hundreds of legacy slide decks

03Extracting and analyzing speaker notes from presentations for knowledge management

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add michaelboeding/skills pptx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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