Can this skill edit existing PowerPoint files?

Yes, it includes specialized scripts to unpack .pptx archives, modify the underlying XML (OOXML), validate the changes, and repack the file.

Can Claude see what the generated slides look like?

Yes, the workflow includes a visual validation step where Claude generates a thumbnail grid of the slides to check for text overlaps or layout issues.

Does it support custom branding and colors?

Absolutely. The skill features an integrated design principle guide and multiple curated color palettes to ensure presentations match specific industry tones or brand identities.

How does it handle complex layouts like charts and tables?

It uses a two-column or full-slide layout strategy combined with the PptxGenJS API to ensure data visualizations are readable and professionally positioned.

PowerPoint PPTX Master

Name: PowerPoint PPTX Master
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

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Productivity & Workflow

Creates, edits, and analyzes PowerPoint presentations using advanced design principles and direct OOXML manipulation.

The anthropic-office-pptx skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing Microsoft PowerPoint files within Claude Code. It enables a dual-approach workflow: a high-fidelity html2pptx system for generating new, design-centric presentations from scratch, and a low-level OOXML manipulation suite for surgical edits to existing decks. With integrated features for text extraction, color palette generation, and automated visual validation via thumbnails, this skill transforms Claude into a professional presentation architect capable of handling layouts, speaker notes, and complex branding requirements.

Key Features

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

02Automated text extraction and analysis using MarkItDown

03Curated design system with 18+ custom color palettes and typography rules

04Visual validation workflow via automated thumbnail generation and inspection

050 GitHub stars

06Deep OOXML access for editing master slides, comments, and speaker notes

Use Cases

01Generating professional, content-informed slide decks from raw text outlines

02Modifying existing corporate presentations to update data, charts, or branding

03Extracting and analyzing content from complex presentations for summary or migration

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add theflysurfer/claude-skills-marketplace anthropic-office-pptx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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