How does this skill handle presentation design?

It uses a design-first approach where Claude selects color palettes and layouts based on the subject matter and industry before generating the PPTX to ensure visual impact.

Can I edit existing PowerPoint files with this skill?

Yes, it provides tools to unpack .pptx files, edit the raw XML components (like slides, notes, and themes), and repack them with validation checks.

Does it support speaker notes and comments?

Yes, by accessing the raw OOXML structure, this skill can read, add, or modify speaker notes and modern comments across specific slides.

How do I verify the presentation layout looks correct?

The skill includes a thumbnail generation feature that creates a visual grid of all slides, allowing Claude to inspect for text cutoff, overlaps, or contrast issues.

What is the html2pptx workflow?

It is a specialized process that allows you to define slides using HTML and CSS for precise positioning, which are then converted into native PowerPoint elements.

PPTX Presentation Automator

Name: PPTX Presentation Automator
Author: Krosebrook

byKrosebrook

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation, editing, and analysis of PowerPoint presentations using advanced design principles and direct OOXML manipulation.

About

This skill empowers Claude to handle complex PowerPoint tasks by providing specialized workflows for generating professional presentations from HTML, editing existing slides at the XML level, and analyzing content via markdown conversion. It incorporates a design-first philosophy, offering curated color palettes and layout patterns to ensure high-quality visual outputs, and includes robust validation tools like thumbnail generation and OOXML schema checking for precise control over presentation assets.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Direct OOXML editing for advanced modifications of existing slides and layouts
Comprehensive text extraction and content analysis via Markdown conversion
Visual validation through automated thumbnail grid generation
HTML-to-PPTX conversion for precise layout and positioning control
Automated color palette selection and content-informed design principles

Use Cases

Generating a corporate pitch deck from scratch based on raw project data or reports
Updating specific XML components like speaker notes or comments in legacy presentations
Extracting brand styles and typography from existing templates to maintain visual consistency

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Direct OOXML editing for advanced modifications of existing slides and layouts
Comprehensive text extraction and content analysis via Markdown conversion
Visual validation through automated thumbnail grid generation
HTML-to-PPTX conversion for precise layout and positioning control
Automated color palette selection and content-informed design principles

Use Cases

Generating a corporate pitch deck from scratch based on raw project data or reports
Updating specific XML components like speaker notes or comments in legacy presentations
Extracting brand styles and typography from existing templates to maintain visual consistency