name: powerpoint
description: Create, edit, and design PowerPoint (.pptx) presentations using the PowerPoint MCP server. Use when user asks to create or edit slides, presentations, or decks.
Work with PowerPoint presentations using the powerpoint MCP server tools.
MCP Server
powerpoint — Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server (GongRzhe)
Stateful — must create_presentation or open_presentation first, then save at the end.
Key Tools by Category
Presentation Management
| Tool |
Purpose |
create_presentation |
New blank presentation (returns presentation_id) |
create_presentation_from_template |
Load from .pptx template, preserves theme |
open_presentation |
Open existing .pptx |
save_presentation |
Save to disk — always call this at the end |
get_presentation_info |
Metadata, slide count, dimensions |
Slides & Content
| Tool |
Purpose |
add_slide |
Add new slide with optional background |
get_slide_info |
Inspect shapes and placeholders on a slide |
add_bullet_points |
Insert formatted bullet list |
manage_text |
Add/format/style text on a slide |
manage_image |
Add/enhance images |
add_table |
Insert table with formatting |
add_shape |
Insert shape with optional text |
add_chart |
Insert chart (categories + series data) |
Templates & Design
| Tool |
Purpose |
list_slide_templates |
Browse available layout templates |
apply_slide_template |
Apply layout to a slide |
auto_generate_presentation |
AI-guided generation from a topic |
apply_professional_design |
Apply themes and design enhancement |
optimize_slide_text |
Improve text readability and fit |
Advanced
| Tool |
Purpose |
manage_hyperlinks |
Add/remove/list links |
manage_slide_transitions |
Set slide transitions |
update_chart_data |
Replace chart data |
populate_placeholder |
Fill template placeholder |
Workflow Pattern
- Open/Create:
create_presentation or open_presentation → get presentation_id
- Add slides:
add_slide for each slide
- Add content:
add_bullet_points, manage_text, add_table, add_chart
- Design:
apply_professional_design or apply_slide_template
- Save:
save_presentation — mandatory before delivery
- Deliver:
send-file skill
Arguments
$ARGUMENTS = presentation topic/description, or path to existing .pptx
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