PowerPoint
Open Source Model Context Protocol server for PowerPoint automation on Windows via pywin32
What is PowerPoint?
PowerPoint is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to open source model context protocol server for powerpoint automation on windows via pywin32
Open Source Model Context Protocol server for PowerPoint automation on Windows via pywin32
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Open Source Model Context Protocol server for PowerPoint aut
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y powerpointManual Installation
npx -y powerpointConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use PowerPoint
The PowerPoint MCP server enables AI assistants to automate Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows through COM automation via the pywin32 library. It exposes 11 tools covering the full presentation lifecycle: opening and saving files, navigating slides, adding speaker notes, inserting formatted text with HTML tags or LaTeX, managing slide layouts from templates, applying animations, and even executing arbitrary Python code within the PowerPoint context. It requires no API keys or subscriptions — only a Windows machine with PowerPoint installed — making it the most direct path to AI-driven slide creation and editing.
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (COM automation is Windows-only)
- Microsoft PowerPoint installed on the same machine
- Python 3.10 or higher with pip
- uv package manager installed (for uvx command)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Install uv (if not already installed)
The server is run via uvx, which is provided by the uv package manager. Install it using the official installer for Windows.
powershell -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"Add the server to your MCP client configuration
Open your MCP client config file and add the powerpoint-mcp server. The uvx command handles downloading and running the package without a manual pip install.
{
"mcpServers": {
"powerpoint": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["powerpoint-mcp"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Save the configuration and restart your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop). The server will be downloaded and started automatically on first use.
Open or create a presentation
Use the manage_presentation tool to open an existing .pptx file or create a new blank presentation before working with slides.
Verify the tools are available
In your AI client, ask it to list available PowerPoint tools or call manage_presentation to open a file. A successful response confirms COM automation is working.
PowerPoint Examples
Client configuration
Full claude_desktop_config.json entry for the PowerPoint MCP server using uvx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"powerpoint": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["powerpoint-mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise the 11 available PowerPoint tools.
- "Open C:\Users\Me\Documents\quarterly.pptx and take a screenshot of slide 3."
- "Create a new presentation, add a title slide with 'Q4 Results', and save it to the Desktop."
- "Add speaker notes to slide 2 saying 'Emphasize the 30% YoY growth figure here'."
- "Insert a new slide using the 'Title and Content' layout from the corporate template."
- "Populate the content placeholder on slide 4 with a bullet list: <ul><li>Revenue up 20%</li><li>Churn down 5%</li></ul>"Troubleshooting PowerPoint
COM error: 'PowerPoint is not installed' or dispatch fails
Ensure Microsoft PowerPoint is fully installed (not just the viewer) and that it has been launched at least once so COM registration is complete. Run PowerPoint manually, then retry.
uvx command not found
Install the uv package manager using the Windows PowerShell installer: powershell -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex". Restart your terminal or MCP client after installation so the PATH update takes effect.
Server works on Linux/macOS but PowerPoint tools fail
This server is Windows-only due to its dependency on pywin32 and COM automation. It cannot run on Linux or macOS. Use the Windows-native Claude Desktop or Cursor installation to connect to this server.
Frequently Asked Questions about PowerPoint
What is PowerPoint?
PowerPoint is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that open source model context protocol server for powerpoint automation on windows via pywin32 It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install PowerPoint?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y powerpoint. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with PowerPoint?
PowerPoint works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is PowerPoint free to use?
Yes, PowerPoint is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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