PowerPoint
A MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for PowerPoint manipulation using python-pptx. This server provides tools for creating, editing, and manipulating PowerPoint presentations through the MCP protocol.
What is PowerPoint?
PowerPoint is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp (model context protocol) server for powerpoint manipulation using python-pptx. this server provides tools for creating, editing, and manipulating powerpoint presentations through the mcp protocol....
A MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for PowerPoint manipulation using python-pptx. This server provides tools for creating, editing, and manipulating PowerPoint presentations through the MCP protocol.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for PowerPoint manipul
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx powerpoint-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use PowerPoint
PowerPoint MCP Server provides programmatic control over PowerPoint presentations through the MCP protocol using python-pptx. When connected to Claude, this server enables you to create, edit, and manipulate slides, text, shapes, and formatting—automating presentation generation and modifications from natural language descriptions.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8+ installed
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code
- python-pptx library (installed automatically)
Clone the PowerPoint MCP Server repository
Clone the repository to access the presentation automation server.
git clone https://github.com/GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server.git
cd Office-PowerPoint-MCP-ServerInstall dependencies
Install Python dependencies including python-pptx and other required packages.
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure the MCP client
Add the PowerPoint server to your Claude Desktop configuration.
{
"mcpServers": {
"powerpoint": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "powerpoint_mcp_server"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor to load the PowerPoint server.
Test presentation creation
Ask Claude to create a simple presentation to verify the connection and functionality.
PowerPoint Examples
Client Configuration Example
Configuration for PowerPoint MCP Server in your MCP client:
{
"mcpServers": {
"powerpoint": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "powerpoint_mcp_server"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for PowerPoint generation and editing:
1. "Create a presentation with 3 slides: title slide, content slide, and conclusion"
2. "Add bullet points to the second slide about project milestones"
3. "Change the font color of all titles to blue and increase font size to 44pt"
4. "Add a chart to show quarterly revenue data on slide 2"Troubleshooting PowerPoint
python-pptx installation fails
Ensure Python 3.8+ is installed and pip is up to date. Run 'pip install --upgrade pip' then try installing again.
Presentations fail to create or save
Verify the output directory exists and has write permissions. Check that PowerPoint file paths don't contain special characters that cause encoding issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about PowerPoint
What is PowerPoint?
PowerPoint is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp (model context protocol) server for powerpoint manipulation using python-pptx. this server provides tools for creating, editing, and manipulating powerpoint presentations through the mcp protocol. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install PowerPoint?
Follow the installation instructions on the PowerPoint GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
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 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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