How can I verify the layout before finalizing the file?

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

Does it support advanced design elements like charts and tables?

Yes, it supports adding charts and tables via the PptxGenJS API and offers specific layout guidance to ensure data remains readable and well-positioned.

How does this skill handle new presentation creation?

It uses an html2pptx workflow where slides are first designed in HTML for precise layout and then converted into PowerPoint format using specialized scripts.

What font and color options are available?

The skill enforces the use of web-safe fonts for compatibility and offers a wide range of curated color palettes based on the presentation's mood, industry, and branding.

Can I modify existing PowerPoint files without breaking them?

Yes, the skill includes tools for unpacking .pptx archives, editing the raw XML (OOXML), and validating the structure before repacking to ensure file integrity.

PPTX Presentation Expert

Name: PPTX Presentation Expert
Author: kaodean

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation, editing, and analysis of PowerPoint presentations using professional design workflows and OOXML manipulation.

This skill transforms Claude into a presentation architect capable of handling complex .pptx tasks. It provides two primary workflows: creating high-fidelity slides from scratch using an HTML-to-PPTX conversion engine and modifying existing presentations through direct Open XML (OOXML) editing. The skill emphasizes design integrity by guiding the selection of color palettes, typography, and layouts, while ensuring technical reliability through automated XML validation and visual thumbnail verification. It is ideal for developers needing to programmatically generate reports, audit presentation content, or automate brand updates across large decks.

Key Features

01Curated design system with web-safe fonts and custom color palettes

02HTML-to-PPTX conversion for pixel-perfect slide creation

030 GitHub stars

04Visual validation via automated thumbnail grid generation

05Automated text extraction and deep XML structural analysis

06Direct OOXML unpacking and editing for modifying existing files

Use Cases

01Automating bulk updates to branding, speaker notes, or layouts in existing decks

02Generating professional pitch decks from raw markdown or data sources

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

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kaodean/monco pptx

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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