Does it support adding charts and tables?

Yes, it integrates with PptxGenJS and the html2pptx library to programmatically insert charts and tables into designated placeholder areas on slides.

How do I verify the output without opening PowerPoint?

The skill includes scripts to generate thumbnail grids of all slides, allowing you to visually inspect layout, contrast, and text alignment directly within your workspace.

Can this skill edit existing .pptx files?

Yes, it includes a complete workflow for unpacking .pptx archives, editing the raw XML (OOXML) components, and repacking them after validation.

How does it handle slide layouts and design?

The skill uses a 'design-first' approach, analyzing subject matter to select palettes and using an HTML-to-PPTX workflow for precise positioning and visual hierarchy.

Is it possible to extract text for analysis?

Yes, it utilizes tools like markitdown to convert presentations into markdown, making the content searchable and readable for AI analysis.

Advanced PowerPoint Toolkit

Name: Advanced PowerPoint Toolkit
Author: jimmc414

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Productivity & Workflow

Programmatically create, edit, and analyze PowerPoint presentations using automated design workflows and XML-level precision.

About

This skill empowers Claude to act as a sophisticated slide designer and editor by leveraging specialized workflows for .pptx manipulation. It enables the creation of presentations from scratch via HTML-to-PPTX conversion, provides deep access to raw OOXML structures for complex edits, and includes automated design principles for color and typography selection. Ideal for scientific discovery, automated reporting, and batch-editing existing templates, it includes visual validation tools to ensure high-quality, professional results without manual slide-by-slide formatting.

Key Features

Visual validation through automated thumbnail grid generation and inspection
Comprehensive text extraction and analysis of existing presentation content
Automated HTML-to-PPTX conversion with precise layout and positioning control
Content-informed design logic for selecting thematic color palettes and typography
324 GitHub stars
Deep OOXML manipulation for editing speaker notes, comments, and slide masters

Use Cases

Generating automated scientific or data-driven reports from raw research data
Batch updating existing corporate presentations with new branding or XML-level metadata
Creating multi-slide presentations from markdown or HTML content for automated workflows

About

Key Features

Visual validation through automated thumbnail grid generation and inspection
Comprehensive text extraction and analysis of existing presentation content
Automated HTML-to-PPTX conversion with precise layout and positioning control
Content-informed design logic for selecting thematic color palettes and typography
324 GitHub stars
Deep OOXML manipulation for editing speaker notes, comments, and slide masters

Use Cases

Generating automated scientific or data-driven reports from raw research data
Batch updating existing corporate presentations with new branding or XML-level metadata
Creating multi-slide presentations from markdown or HTML content for automated workflows