Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server
A comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for PowerPoint manipulation using python-pptx. Version 2.0 provides 32 powerful tools organized into 11 specialized modules, offering complete PowerPoint creation, management, and professional design capabilities. The server features a modular architecture with enhanced parameter handling, intelligent operation selection, and comprehensive error handling.
Not so ugly anymore with new slide_layout_templates
Example
Prompt
Output
Demo's GIF -> (./public/demo.mp4)
Features
Core PowerPoint Operations
- Round-trip support for any Open XML presentation (.pptx file) including all elements
- Template support with automatic theme and layout preservation
- Multi-presentation management with global state tracking
- Core document properties management (title, subject, author, keywords, comments)
Content Creation & Management
- Slide management with flexible layout selection
- Text manipulation with placeholder population and bullet point creation
- Advanced text formatting with font, color, alignment, and style controls
- Text validation with automatic fit checking and optimization suggestions
Visual Elements
- Image handling with file and base64 input support
- Image enhancement using Pillow with brightness, contrast, saturation, and filter controls
- Professional image effects including shadows, reflections, glows, and soft edges
- Shape creation with 20+ auto shape types (rectangles, ovals, flowchart elements, etc.)
- Table creation with advanced cell formatting and styling
Charts & Data Visualization
- Chart support for column, bar, line, and pie charts
- Data series management with categories and multiple series support
- Chart formatting with legends, data labels, and titles
Professional Design Features
- 4 professional color schemes (Modern Blue, Corporate Gray, Elegant Green, Warm Red)
- Professional typography with Segoe UI font family and size presets
- Theme application with automatic styling across presentations
- Gradient backgrounds with customizable directions and color schemes
- Slide enhancement tools for existing content
- 25 built-in slide templates with dynamic sizing and visual effects
- Advanced template features including auto-wrapping, dynamic font sizing, and professional animations
Advanced Features
- Font analysis and optimization using FontTools
- Picture effects with 9 different visual effects (shadow, reflection, glow, bevel, etc.)
- Comprehensive validation with automatic error fixing
- Template search with configurable directory paths
- Professional layout calculations with margin and spacing management
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install PowerPoint Manipulation Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server --client claude
Prerequisites
- Python 3.6 or higher (as specified in pyproject.toml)
- pip package manager
- Optional: uvx for package execution without local installation
Installation Options
Option 1: Using the Setup Script (Recommended)
The easiest way to set up the PowerPoint MCP Server is using the provided setup script, which automates the installation process:
python setup_mcp.py
This script will:
- Check prerequisites
- Offer installation options:
- Install from PyPI (recommended for most users)
- Set up local development environment
- Install required dependencies
- Generate the appropriate MCP configuration file
- Provide instructions for integrating with Claude Desktop
The script offers different paths based on your environment:
- If you have
uvxinstalled, it will configure using UVX (recommended) - If the server is already installed, it provides configuration options
- If the server is not installed, it offers installation methods
Option 2: Manual Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server.git cd Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server -
Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt -
Make the server executable:
chmod +x ppt_mcp_server.py
Usage
Display help text:
python ppt_mcp_server.py -h
Starting the Stdio Server
Run the stdio server:
python ppt_mcp_server.py
Starting the Streamable-Http Server
Run the streamable-http server on port 8000:
python ppt_mcp_server.py --transport http --port 8000
Run in Docker
docker build -t ppt_mcp_server .
docker run -d --rm -p 8000:8000 ppt_mcp_server -t http
MCP Configuration
Option 1: Local Python Server
Add the server to your MCP settings configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ppt": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/ppt_mcp_server.py"],
"env": {}
}
}
}
Option 2: Using UVX (No Local Installation Required)
If you have uvx installed, you can run the server directly from PyPI without local installation:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ppt": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from", "office-powerpoint-mcp-server", "ppt_mcp_server"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}
🚀 What's New in v2.0
Comprehensive Tool Suite (32 Tools)
- Complete PowerPoint manipulation with 34 specialized tools
- 11 organized modules covering all aspects of presentation creation
- Enhanced parameter handling with comprehensive validation
- Intelligent defaults and operation-based interfaces
Built-in Slide Templates
- 25+ professional slide templates with dynamic features built-in
- Advanced template system with auto-generation capabilities
- Auto-sizing text that adapts to content length and container size
- Professional visual effects including shadows, glows, and gradients
- Complete presentation generation from template sequences
Modular Architecture
- 11 specialized modules: presentation, content, structural, professional, template, hyperlink, chart, connector, master, and transition tools
- Better maintainability with separated concerns
- Easier extensibility for adding new features
- Cleaner code structure with shared utilities
Available Tools
The server provides 34 specialized tools organized into the following categories:
Presentation Management (7 tools)
- create_presentation - Create new presentations
- create_presentation_from_template - Create from templates with theme preservation
- open_presentation - Open existing presentations
- save_presentation - Save presentations to files
- get_presentation_info - Get comprehensive presentation information
- get_template_file_info - Analyze template files and layouts
- set_core_properties - Set document properties
Content Management (8 tools)
- add_slide - Add slides with optional background styling
- get_slide_info - Get detailed slide information
- extract_slide_text - ✨ NEW Extract all text content from a specific slide
- extract_presentation_text - ✨ NEW Extract text content from all slides in presentation
- populate_placeholder - Populate placeholders with text
- add_bullet_points - Add formatted bullet points
- manage_text - ✨ Unified text tool (add/format/validate/format_runs)
- manage_image - ✨ Unified image tool (add/enhance)
Template Operations (7 tools)
- list_slide_templates - Browse available slide layout templates
- apply_slide_template - Apply structured layout templates to existing slides
- create_slide_from_template - Create new slides using layout templates
- create_presentation_from_templates - Create complete presentations from template sequences
- get_template_info - Get detailed information about specific templates
- auto_generate_presentation - Automatically generate presentations based on topic
- optimize_slide_text - Optimize text elements for better readability and fit
Structural Elements (4 tools)
- add_table - Create tables with enhanced formatting
- format_table_cell - Format individual table cells
- add_shape - Add shapes with text and formatting options
- add_chart - Create charts with comprehensive customization
Professional Design (3 tools)
- apply_professional_design - ✨ Unified design tool (themes/slides/enhancement)
- apply_picture_effects - ✨ Unified effects tool (9+ effects combined)
- manage_fonts - ✨ Unified font tool (analyze/optimize/recommend)
Specialized Features (5 tools)
- manage_hyperlinks - Complete hyperlink management (add/remove/list/update)
- manage_slide_masters - Access and manage slide master properties and layouts
- add_connector - Add connector lines/arrows between points on slides
- update_chart_data - Replace existing chart data with new categories and series
- manage_slide_transitions - Basic slide transition management
🌟 Key Unified Tools
manage_text - All-in-One Text Management
# Add text box
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="add", text="Hello World", font_size=24)
# Format existing text
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="format", shape_index=0, bold=True, color=[255,0,0])
# Validate text fit with auto-fix
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="validate", shape_index=0, validation_only=False)
manage_image - Complete Image Handling
# Add image with enhancement
manage_image(slide_index=0, operation="add", image_source="logo.png",
enhancement_style="presentation")
# Enhance existing image
manage_image(slide_index=0, operation="enhance", image_source="photo.jpg",
brightness=1.2, contrast=1.1, saturation=1.3)
apply_picture_effects - Multiple Effects in One Call
# Apply combined effects
apply_picture_effects(slide_index=0, shape_index=0, effects={
"shadow": {"blur_radius": 4.0, "color": [128,128,128]},
"glow": {"size": 5.0, "color": [0,176,240]},
"rotation": {"rotation": 15.0}
})
apply_professional_design - Theme & Design Management
# Add professional slide
apply_professional_design(operation="slide", slide_type="title_content",
color_scheme="modern_blue", title="My Presentation")
# Apply theme to entire presentation
apply_professional_design(operation="theme", color_scheme="corporate_gray")
# Enhance existing slide
apply_professional_design(operation="enhance", slide_index=0, color_scheme="elegant_green")
Examples
Creating a New Presentation
# Create a new presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation",
arguments={}
)
presentation_id = result["presentation_id"]
# Add a title slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 0, # Title slide layout
"title": "My Presentation",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
slide_index = result["slide_index"]
# Populate subtitle placeholder
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="populate_placeholder",
arguments={
"slide_index": slide_index,
"placeholder_idx": 1, # Subtitle placeholder
"text": "Created with PowerPoint MCP Server",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Save the presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="save_presentation",
arguments={
"file_path": "my_presentation.pptx",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
Creating a Professional Presentation with v2.0
# Create a professional slide with modern styling - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_professional_design",
arguments={
"operation": "slide",
"slide_type": "title_content",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"content": [
"Revenue increased by 15% compared to last quarter",
"Customer satisfaction scores reached all-time high of 94%",
"Successfully launched 3 new product features",
"Expanded team by 12 new talented professionals"
]
}
)
# Apply professional theme to entire presentation - SAME TOOL, DIFFERENT OPERATION
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_professional_design",
arguments={
"operation": "theme",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"apply_to_existing": True
}
)
# Add slide with gradient background - ENHANCED ADD_SLIDE
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 0,
"background_type": "professional_gradient",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"gradient_direction": "diagonal"
}
)
Working with Built-in Slide Templates (New in v2.0)
# List all available slide templates with their features
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="list_slide_templates",
arguments={}
)
# Apply a professional template to an existing slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_slide_template",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"template_id": "title_slide",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"content_mapping": {
"title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"subtitle": "Q4 2024 Results",
"author": "Leadership Team"
}
}
)
# Create a new slide using a template
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_slide_from_template",
arguments={
"template_id": "text_with_image",
"color_scheme": "elegant_green",
"content_mapping": {
"title": "Our Revolutionary Solution",
"content": "• 250% increase in efficiency\n• 98% customer satisfaction\n• Industry-leading performance"
},
"image_paths": {
"supporting": "path/to/product_image.jpg"
}
}
)
# Generate a complete presentation from multiple templates
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation_from_templates",
arguments={
"template_sequence": [
{
"template_id": "title_slide",
"content": {
"title": "2024 Annual Report",
"subtitle": "Growth and Innovation",
"author": "Executive Team"
}
},
{
"template_id": "key_metrics_dashboard",
"content": {
"metric_1_value": "94%",
"metric_2_value": "$2.4M",
"metric_3_value": "247"
}
},
{
"template_id": "before_after_comparison",
"content": {
"content_left": "Manual processes taking hours",
"content_right": "Automated workflows in minutes"
}
}
],
"color_scheme": "modern_blue"
}
)
Enhanced Image Management with v2.0
# Add image with automatic enhancement - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_image",
arguments={
"slide_index": 1,
"operation": "add",
"image_source": "company_logo.png",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 1.0,
"width": 3.0,
"height": 2.0,
"enhancement_style": "presentation"
}
)
# Apply multiple picture effects at once - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_picture_effects",
arguments={
"slide_index": 1,
"shape_index": 0,
"effects": {
"shadow": {
"shadow_type": "outer",
"blur_radius": 4.0,
"distance": 3.0,
"direction": 315.0,
"color": [128, 128, 128],
"transparency": 0.6
},
"glow": {
"size": 5.0,
"color": [0, 176, 240],
"transparency": 0.4
}
}
}
)
Advanced Text Management with v2.0
# Add and format text in one operation - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "add",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 2.0,
"width": 8.0,
"height": 1.5,
"text": "Welcome to Our Quarterly Review",
"font_size": 32,
"font_name": "Segoe UI",
"bold": True,
"color": [0, 120, 215],
"alignment": "center",
"auto_fit": True
}
)
# Validate and fix text fit issues - SAME TOOL, DIFFERENT OPERATION
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"validation_only": False, # Auto-fix enabled
"min_font_size": 10,
"max_font_size": 48
}
)
Creating a Presentation from Template
# First, inspect a template to see its layouts and properties
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="get_template_info",
arguments={
"template_path": "company_template.pptx"
}
)
template_info = result
# Create a new presentation from the template
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation_from_template",
arguments={
"template_path": "company_template.pptx"
}
)
presentation_id = result["presentation_id"]
# Add a slide using one of the template's layouts
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 1, # Use layout from template
"title": "Quarterly Report",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Save the presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="save_presentation",
arguments={
"file_path": "quarterly_report.pptx",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
Adding Advanced Charts and Data Visualization
# Add a chart slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 1, # Content slide layout
"title": "Sales Data",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
slide_index = result["slide_index"]
# Add a column chart with comprehensive customization
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_chart",
arguments={
"slide_index": slide_index,
"chart_type": "column",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 2.0,
"width": 8.0,
"height": 4.5,
"categories": ["Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"],
"series_names": ["2023", "2024"],
"series_values": [
[100, 120, 140, 160],
[110, 130, 150, 170]
],
"has_legend": True,
"legend_position": "bottom",
"has_data_labels": True,
"title": "Quarterly Sales Performance",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
Text Validation and Optimization with v2.0
# Validate text fit and get optimization suggestions - USING CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"text": "This is a very long title that might not fit properly in the designated text box area",
"font_size": 24,
"validation_only": True
}
)
# Comprehensive slide validation with automatic fixes - SAME TOOL, AUTO-FIX ENABLED
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"validation_only": False, # Auto-fix enabled
"min_font_size": 10,
"max_font_size": 48
}
)
Reading Slide Content with New Text Extraction Tools (v2.1)
# Extract text content from a specific slide - NEW TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_slide_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# The result includes:
{
"success": True,
"slide_index": 0,
"text_content": {
"slide_title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"placeholders": [
{
"shape_index": 1,
"shape_name": "Subtitle Placeholder 2",
"text": "Q4 2024 Results",
"placeholder_type": "SUBTITLE",
"placeholder_idx": 1
}
],
"text_shapes": [
{
"shape_index": 3,
"shape_name": "TextBox 4",
"text": "Revenue increased by 15%"
}
],
"table_text": [],
"all_text_combined": "Quarterly Business Review\nQ4 2024 Results\nRevenue increased by 15%"
},
"total_text_shapes": 2,
"has_title": True,
"has_tables": False
}
# Extract text from all slides in the presentation - NEW TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_presentation_text",
arguments={
"presentation_id": presentation_id,
"include_slide_info": True
}
)
# The result includes comprehensive text extraction:
{
"success": True,
"presentation_id": "pres_123",
"total_slides": 5,
"slides_with_text": 4,
"total_text_shapes": 12,
"slides_with_titles": 3,
"slides_with_tables": 1,
"slides_text": [...], # Detailed per-slide text content
"all_presentation_text_combined": "=== SLIDE 1 ===\nTitle Here\nContent here..."
}
# Extract text without additional slide metadata for cleaner output
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_presentation_text",
arguments={
"presentation_id": presentation_id,
"include_slide_info": False
}
)
Template Support
Working with Templates
The PowerPoint MCP Server provides comprehensive template support for creating presentations from existing template files. This feature enables:
- Corporate branding with predefined themes, layouts, and styles
- Consistent presentations across teams and projects
- Custom slide masters and specialized layouts
- Pre-configured properties and document settings
- Flexible template discovery with configurable search paths
Template File Requirements
- Supported formats:
.pptxand.potxfiles - Existing content: Templates can contain existing slides (preserved during creation)
- Layout availability: All custom layouts and slide masters are accessible
- Search locations: Configurable via
PPT_TEMPLATE_PATHenvironment variable - Default search paths: Current directory,
./templates,./assets,./resources
Template Configuration
Set the PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH environment variable to specify custom template directories:
# Unix/Linux/macOS
export PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH="/path/to/templates:/another/path"
# Windows
set PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH="C:\templates;C:\company_templates"
Template Workflow
- Inspect Template: Use
get_template_infoto analyze available layouts and properties - Create from Template: Use
create_presentation_from_templatewith automatic theme preservation - Use Template Layouts: Reference layout indices from template analysis when adding slides
- Maintain Branding: Template themes, fonts, and colors are automatically applied to new content
Professional Color Schemes
The server includes 4 built-in professional color schemes:
- Modern Blue: Microsoft-inspired blue theme with complementary colors
- Corporate Gray: Professional grayscale theme with blue accents
- Elegant Green: Forest green theme with cream and light green accents
- Warm Red: Deep red theme with orange and yellow accents
Each scheme includes primary, secondary, accent, light, and text colors optimized for business presentations.
🎨 Built-in Slide Templates (New in v2.0)
The PowerPoint MCP Server now includes 25 professional slide templates with advanced dynamic features. All templates support:
Dynamic Features
- Automatic text sizing based on content length and container dimensions
- Intelligent text wrapping to fit within specified areas
- Visual effects including shadows, glows, and outlines
- Gradient backgrounds with multi-layer compositions
- Professional animations ready for presentation delivery
- Interactive hover effects for enhanced user experience
- Smart content overflow handling with automatic adjustments
Available Template Categories
Title & Introduction Slides
title_slide- Dynamic title slide with gradient background and text effectschapter_intro- Section divider with chapter numbering and stylingthank_you_slide- Closing slide with contact information and effects
Content Layout Slides
text_with_image- Text content with stylized image and interactive elementstwo_column_text- Two equal columns of text with dynamic sizingtwo_column_text_images- Two columns with text and corresponding imagesthree_column_layout- Three equal columns with text and imagesfull_image_slide- Large background image with text overlay
Business & Analytics Slides
key_metrics_dashboard- Interactive metrics dashboard with animated countersbefore_after_comparison- Dynamic comparison layout with visual dividerschart_comparison- Two charts side by side for performance comparisondata_table_slide- Slide focused on tabular data with professional stylingtimeline_slide- Horizontal timeline with milestones and effects
Process & Flow Slides
process_flow- Step-by-step process visualization with enhanced effectsagenda_slide- Table of contents or agenda overview with stylingquote_testimonial- Featured quote or customer testimonial with effects
Team & Organization Slides
team_introduction- Team member showcase with photos and roles
Template Usage Examples
# Browse all available templates
templates = use_mcp_tool("ppt", "list_slide_templates", {})
# Key templates with their features:
{
"title_slide": {
"features": ["Dynamic text sizing", "Gradient backgrounds", "Text effects"],
"elements": ["title", "subtitle", "author", "decorative_accent"]
},
"key_metrics_dashboard": {
"features": ["Animated counters", "Gradient containers", "Trend visualization"],
"elements": ["3 metric containers", "trend chart", "insights callout"]
},
"before_after_comparison": {
"features": ["Split gradient background", "VS divider", "Improvement arrow"],
"elements": ["before/after headers", "comparison content", "improvement metrics"]
}
}
Color Scheme Integration
All templates work seamlessly with the 4 professional color schemes:
- modern_blue: Microsoft-inspired theme with dynamic gradients
- corporate_gray: Professional grayscale with blue accents
- elegant_green: Forest green with cream and light accents
- warm_red: Deep red with orange and yellow highlights
Dynamic Content Adaptation
Templates automatically adjust to content:
- Font sizes scale based on text length (8pt - 44pt range)
- Line spacing adjusts for readability (1.0x - 1.4x)
- Text wrapping intelligently breaks lines at optimal points
- Container sizing adapts to content overflow
- Visual effects scale appropriately with element sizes
📁 File Structure
Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server/
├── ppt_mcp_server.py # Main consolidated server (v2.0)
├── slide_layout_templates.json # 25+ professional slide templates with dynamic features
├── tools/ # 11 specialized tool modules (32 tools total)
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── presentation_tools.py # Presentation management (7 tools)
│ ├── content_tools.py # Content & slides (6 tools)
│ ├── template_tools.py # Template operations (7 tools)
│ ├── structural_tools.py # Tables, shapes, charts (4 tools)
│ ├── professional_tools.py # Themes, effects, fonts (3 tools)
│ ├── hyperlink_tools.py # Hyperlink management (1 tool)
│ ├── chart_tools.py # Advanced chart operations (1 tool)
│ ├── connector_tools.py # Connector lines/arrows (1 tool)
│ ├── master_tools.py # Slide master management (1 tool)
│ └── transition_tools.py # Slide transitions (1 tool)
├── utils/ # 7 organized utility modules (68+ functions)
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── core_utils.py # Error handling & safe operations
│ ├── presentation_utils.py # Presentation management utilities
│ ├── content_utils.py # Content & slide operations
│ ├── design_utils.py # Themes, colors, effects & fonts
│ ├── template_utils.py # Template management & dynamic features
│ └── validation_utils.py # Text & layout validation
├── setup_mcp.py # Interactive setup script
├── pyproject.toml # Updated for v2.0
└── README.md # This documentation
🏗️ Architecture Benefits
Modular Design
- 7 focused utility modules with clear responsibilities
- 11 organized tool modules for comprehensive coverage
- 68+ utility functions organized by functionality
- 32 MCP tools covering all PowerPoint manipulation needs
- Clear separation of concerns for easier development
Code Organization
- Logical grouping of related functionality across modules
- Better discoverability with organized tool categories
- Improved testability with isolated modules
- Future extensibility through modular structure
Comprehensive Coverage
- Complete PowerPoint lifecycle from creation to presentation
- Advanced template system with auto-generation capabilities
- Professional design tools with multiple effects and styling options
- Specialized features including hyperlinks, connectors, and slide masters
Developer Experience
- Clear responsibility boundaries between modules
- Easier debugging with smaller, focused files
- Simpler testing with isolated functionality
- Enhanced maintainability through separation of concerns
🔄 What's New in Version 2.0
Enhanced functionality with comprehensive tool coverage! The updated server provides:
New Specialized Tools Added:
manage_hyperlinks- Complete hyperlink management for text elementsupdate_chart_data- Advanced chart data replacement and updatingadd_connector- Connector lines and arrows between slide elementsmanage_slide_masters- Access to slide master properties and layoutsmanage_slide_transitions- Basic slide transition managementauto_generate_presentation- AI-powered presentation generationoptimize_slide_text- Text optimization for better readability
Enhanced Existing Tools:
manage_text- Now supports text run formatting withformat_runsoperationcreate_presentation_from_templates- Enhanced template sequence processingapply_picture_effects- Expanded effect combinations and options
🔄 What's New in Version 2.1
Text extraction capabilities added! Now you can read content from existing presentations:
New Text Extraction Tools Added:
extract_slide_text- Extract all text content from a specific slide including titles, placeholders, text shapes, and tablesextract_presentation_text- Extract text content from all slides in a presentation with comprehensive statistics and combined output
Key Features of Text Extraction:
- Complete text coverage - Extracts from titles, placeholders, text boxes, and table cells
- Structured output - Organized by content type (titles, placeholders, shapes, tables)
- Presentation-wide analysis - Statistics on text distribution across slides
- Flexible output options - Individual slide content or combined presentation text
- Error handling - Graceful handling of slides that cannot be processed
License
MIT