Does this skill work on PowerPoint for Windows?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it relies on AppleScript and JXA (JavaScript for Automation) architectures.

Can I export presentations to formats other than .pptx?

Yes, it supports programmatic exporting to PDF and various video formats using PowerPoint's built-in export constants.

Does it support complex slide transitions and animations?

The skill focuses primarily on content structure, data integration, and layout; complex animations have limited support via JXA compared to manual editing.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your Mac and ensure it has been granted Accessibility permissions in System Settings.

Can I automate Excel charts into my slides?

Yes, the skill includes specific references and patterns for Excel interop, allowing you to copy charts and data directly into PowerPoint presentations.

Microsoft PowerPoint Automation

Name: Microsoft PowerPoint Automation
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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生産性とワークフロー

Automates Microsoft PowerPoint on macOS via JXA and AppleScript to programmatically create, modify, and export professional presentations.

This skill provides a robust framework for controlling Microsoft PowerPoint on macOS, leveraging JavaScript for Automation (JXA) combined with AppleScript dictionary discovery. It enables developers to automate the entire lifecycle of a presentation—from creating slides and manipulating shapes to handling text frames and tables. With specialized support for Excel interop and high-quality exports to PDF or video, it is the ideal tool for generating data-driven reports and streamlining repetitive presentation workflows directly from Claude Code.

主な機能

01Programmatic slide creation and layout management

02Dynamic shape and text manipulation using JXA logic

03Dictionary discovery tools for mapping AppleScript commands to JXA

043 GitHub stars

05Automated export to PDF and video formats using explicit enums

06Seamless Excel interop for automated charting and data visualization

ユースケース

01Programmatically building personalized sales presentations with dynamic content

02Batch-converting large folders of PPTX files into high-quality PDFs or videos

03Generating automated monthly business review decks from Excel data

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-powerpoint

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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