What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have the uv package manager installed on your system, as this skill utilizes uvx to run the server.

How do I activate the server after installation?

Once the skill has updated your .mcp.json file, simply restart your Claude Code session to activate the new capabilities.

Does this work on macOS and Linux?

Yes, this skill installs a cross-platform PowerPoint server, allowing for broad compatibility across different operating systems.

What is the PowerPoint UVX MCP skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that automates the installation and configuration of the PowerPoint MCP server using the uvx package runner.

Can I use this with existing MCP servers?

Yes, the skill intelligently merges the PowerPoint configuration into your existing .mcp.json file without overwriting other server entries.

PowerPoint UVX Installer

Name: PowerPoint UVX Installer
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

Productivity & Workflow

Installs and configures the cross-platform PowerPoint MCP server using the uvx package manager.

About

This skill streamlines the setup of Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities within Claude Code by automating the installation of the office-powerpoint-mcp-server. It handles the creation or updating of the .mcp.json configuration file, ensuring a seamless integration with the uvx runner. Once installed, it allows Claude to interact with PowerPoint presentations cross-platform, enabling automated slide generation, editing, and content management directly through the AI interface.

Key Features

Prerequisite checking for the uv package manager
Streamlined installation for office-powerpoint-mcp-server
Cross-platform PowerPoint integration via uvx
Automatic .mcp.json configuration management
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent merging with existing MCP configurations

Use Cases

Enabling Claude to programmatically update existing PowerPoint presentations
Automating the creation of corporate slide decks from project documentation
Setting up a cross-platform environment for AI-driven presentation design

About

Key Features

Prerequisite checking for the uv package manager
Streamlined installation for office-powerpoint-mcp-server
Cross-platform PowerPoint integration via uvx
Automatic .mcp.json configuration management
0 GitHub stars
Intelligent merging with existing MCP configurations

Use Cases

Enabling Claude to programmatically update existing PowerPoint presentations
Automating the creation of corporate slide decks from project documentation
Setting up a cross-platform environment for AI-driven presentation design