Can I edit existing .pptx files with this skill?

Yes, the skill includes specialized tools to unpack the .pptx ZIP archive, modify the underlying OOXML files, and repackage them into a valid presentation.

How do I ensure the generated slides look professional?

The skill features a visual validation workflow that generates thumbnail grids, allowing you to inspect layouts, text contrast, and alignment before finalized output.

Does it support complex elements like speaker notes and comments?

Yes, by accessing the raw XML structure, Claude can read, extract, or add speaker notes, modern comments, and slide layouts that standard text extractors might miss.

What design customization options are available?

The skill provides over 15 curated color palettes, web-safe typography guidelines, and specific layout patterns like two-column splits or modular grid systems.

Can Claude create presentations from scratch?

Yes, this skill uses an html2pptx workflow to convert HTML/CSS slide designs into professional, editable PowerPoint files with accurate positioning.

PowerPoint Presentation Pro

Name: PowerPoint Presentation Pro
Author: kivilaid

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Productivity & Workflow

Enables Claude to create, edit, and analyze PowerPoint presentations using advanced design principles and raw XML manipulation.

This skill empowers Claude to handle complex PowerPoint tasks, ranging from extracting text and analyzing layouts to generating professional-grade presentations from scratch. By leveraging HTML-to-PPTX conversion and direct OOXML editing, users can automate slide creation with custom color palettes, validate visual layouts through thumbnail generation, and modify existing files with surgical precision. It is an essential tool for developers and content creators who need to integrate high-quality, automated slide generation into their existing workflows.

Key Features

01HTML-to-PPTX conversion for precise layout and positioning control

02Direct OOXML manipulation for editing existing presentation structures

03Automated text extraction and content analysis via MarkItDown integration

04Advanced visual validation through automatic thumbnail grid generation

05Curated design library including professional color palettes and typography rules

066 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Generating automated data-driven reports with professional charts and layouts

02Programmatically updating existing slide decks with new branding or content

03Analyzing presentation metadata, speaker notes, and comments for audit or summary

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kivilaid/plugin-marketplace pptx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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