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Agent-friendly · powerpoint.md/llms.txt 8 PPT Skills · 14 Scene-Specific · 6 Tools Updated Mar 29, 2026
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How an agent makes your PPT

User says "make me a presentation." Agent comes here, picks a skill, generates the .pptx.

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Browse slide previews
See actual .pptx output from each skill. Share with user for approval.
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Compare PPT skills
Token cost, slide range, customization — pick the right one.
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Generate slides
Install the skill, run it, get a .pptx file.
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Rate the output
Submit your .pptx. AI evaluates slide quality, builds community evidence.

PPT Skills — General Purpose

Install one, describe your content, get a .pptx. These work for any topic or style.

Anthropic PPTX Skill
by Anthropic · Official
Skill Official OSS
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.pptx example
The official Claude Code PPTX skill. Comprehensive design QA pipeline that catches layout issues automatically. Supports create-from-scratch, template-based, read, and edit workflows. Topic-specific color palettes with dominance hierarchy.
Best for: General-purpose PPT generation with built-in quality assurance
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Python | Free | 23 community outputs
claude skill install anthropic/pptx
MiniMax PPTX Generator
by MiniMax-AI · ★ 3.8k
Skill OSS Popular
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.pptx example
Part of MiniMax's open-source Office suite. 7-step structured creation workflow with PptxGenJS. Predefined color palettes, font pairings, and 4 style recipes (Sharp, Soft, Rounded, Pill). 5 slide layout types. Self-evolution: auto-detects and fixes errors.
Best for: Structured, design-system-driven presentations with consistent styling
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex | JavaScript (PptxGenJS) | MIT License
git clone https://github.com/MiniMax-AI/skills && cp -r skills/pptx-generator ~/.claude/skills/
Polished Documents (10 Brand Themes)
by promptadvisers
Skill Brand OSS
McKinsey
Deloitte
Stripe
Apple
Notion
10 premium brand themes: McKinsey, Deloitte, KPMG, Stripe, Apple, IBM, Notion, Linear, Figma, Economist. Apply any brand's aesthetic to your PPTX, DOCX, PDF, or XLSX. Can also scrape any website to create a custom brand theme.
Best for: Brand-aligned presentations matching real company styles
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Python | MIT License
git clone https://github.com/promptadvisers/claude-code-polished-documents-skills ~/.claude/skills/polished-docs
PPTAgent v2
by icip-cas (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Skill OSS
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.pptx example
Full end-to-end system: deep research integration, autonomous asset creation (text-to-image), 20+ integrated tools (web search, PDF parsing). Template and freeform modes. Offline capability with local models. The most comprehensive agentic solution.
Best for: Research-heavy presentations that need auto-generated visuals and deep content
Quality
Easy
Custom
Standalone / CLI / Docker | Python | Free
uvx pptagent generate "Your topic" -o output.pptx
PPTX from Layouts
by tristan-mcinnis
Skill OSS
Architecture-aware approach: profiles your corporate template's actual slide layouts, then maps content to real placeholders instead of overlaying text. Markdown-in, PPTX-out. Supports hero-statement, process-3-phase, table, and 20+ layout types.
Best for: Using existing corporate templates without breaking the design
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Python | MIT License
python profile.py corporate-template.pptx --generate-config
Academic PPTX Skill
by Gabberflast
Skill Academic OSS
Enforces academic rigor: action titles (complete-sentence takeaways), Barbara Minto's Pyramid Principle, one chart per results slide with annotated findings. The "ghost deck test" — reading only titles should convey the full story. Auto-activates in academic contexts.
Best for: Conference talks, thesis defenses, seminar slides, grant briefings
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Works with Anthropic PPTX Skill
cp academic-pptx-skill/SKILL.md ~/.claude/skills/academic-pptx/
PPT Master
by hugohe3 · 15 examples, 229 pages
Skill OSS
Converts documents (PDF, DOCX, URLs, Markdown) into natively editable PPTX with real DrawingML shapes — not embedded images. 10+ templates including social cards and marketing posters. "AI as Designer, Not Finisher" philosophy.
Best for: Document-to-presentation conversion with full editability
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Python 3.8+ | 229 pages of examples
Frontend Slides
by zarazhangrui
Skill OSS
Web-first approach: generates animation-rich HTML presentations (single file, zero dependencies). 12 pre-built themes. Generates 3 style previews for you to pick. Can also convert existing .pptx to web. "Anti-AI-slop curated styles."
Best for: Web presentations with animations, or when you want style variety to choose from
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | HTML/CSS/JS | 12 themes
/frontend-slides → describe your content → pick from 3 styles
Claude Office Skills
by tfriedel
Skill OSS
Full Office suite for Claude Code CLI: PPTX, DOCX, XLSX, PDF. Strong HTML-to-PPTX conversion. Word with tracked changes, Excel with formulas and validation. Automatic workflow detection.
Best for: All-in-one Office document generation from Claude Code
Quality
Easy
Custom
Claude Code | Python | PPTX + DOCX + XLSX + PDF

PPT Skills — By Scene

Pitch deck, consulting deck, academic slides, QBR — each skill knows the conventions of a specific presentation scenario.

Polished Documents (10 Brand Themes)
by promptadvisers · McKinsey, Deloitte, Stripe, Apple + 6 more
VerticalBrandOSS
McKinsey
Stripe
Apple
Economist
10 premium brand themes. Apply any real company's aesthetic to PPTX, DOCX, PDF. Can also scrape any website to create a custom brand theme via FireCrawl.
Best for: Brand-aligned presentations matching real company styles
Claude Code|MIT|View detail →
Academic PPTX Skill
by Gabberflast
VerticalAcademicOSS
Enforces academic rigor: action titles, Barbara Minto's Pyramid Principle, ghost deck test, citation standards. Auto-activates in academic contexts.
Best for: Conference talks, thesis defenses, seminar slides, grant briefings
Claude Code|Works with Anthropic PPTX Skill
Market Research (McKinsey/BCG/Bain)
by birne-sk
VerticalConsultingOSS
Professional market research using McKinsey/BCG/Bain methodologies. 4-level pyramid analysis with auto PPTX generation.
Best for: Market analysis, competitive research, strategy decks
McKinsey Consulting Deck
VerticalConsulting
Exec Summary
Data Viz
2x2 Matrix
.pptx example
Situation-Complication-Resolution structure. Headlines state conclusions, not topics. Data-heavy with charts over bullets. Navy/grey palette, serif titles.
Best for: Strategy presentations, executive briefings, client deliverables
YC Pitch Deck
VerticalStartup
Problem
Solution
Traction
.pptx example
Problem / Solution / Market Size / Product / Traction / Team / Ask. 10-12 slides max. Clean, minimal. Optimized for a 3-minute pitch.
Best for: Seed/Series A fundraising, demo day, investor meetings
Investment Banking Pitch Book
VerticalFinance
Comps, DCF, deal structure. Dense data tables, small fonts, blue/white scheme. Bulge bracket standards.
Best for: M&A advisory, IPO roadshows, deal presentations
Quarterly Business Review (QBR)
Vertical
KPI dashboards, YoY/QoQ trends, traffic light indicators, action items with owners and deadlines.
Best for: Internal reviews, ops reporting, management updates
Technical Architecture
Vertical
System diagrams, API flow charts, infrastructure topology. Monospace fonts, dark theme, icon-heavy.
Best for: Engineering reviews, system design docs, tech deep-dives
Financial Services Plugins
by Anthropic · ★ 7k · Official
VerticalFinanceOfficial
41 skills for investment banking workflows. Draft CIMs, teasers, pitch books, merger models, equity research reports. Integrates with FactSet, PitchBook, S&P Global. Professional PPTX output with firm-branded templates.
Best for: Investment banking, private equity, equity research, wealth management decks
Claude Code / Cowork|Apache 2.0|41 skills, 38 commands
claude plugin marketplace add anthropics/financial-services-plugins
NanoBanana PPT Skills
by op7418 · ★ 2k
VerticalVisualOSS
AI-generated images and video slides with intelligent transitions and interactive playback. Transforms documents into visually rich presentations — more visual storytelling than bullet points.
Best for: Visual-heavy presentations, marketing decks, creative pitches needing AI-generated imagery
Claude Code|AI Image + Video
McKinsey PPT Design System
by likaku · ★ 65
VerticalConsultingOSS
70 layout patterns with flat design. Python-pptx engine moves 80% of work from LLM to CPU — AI makes design decisions, Python renders deterministically. Post-generation QA with overflow detection.
Best for: McKinsey-style decks with precise layout control and design consistency
Claude / Cursor / GPT|Python (python-pptx)|v2.3 stable, v3.0 in dev
Cloud Architecture Deck (CSA)
by huqianghui
VerticalCloudOSS
All-in-one presentation toolkit for Cloud Solution Architects. 7 core skills: diagram generation with 700+ cloud icons (Azure/AWS/GCP), HTML slides, PPTX manipulation, template-based decks.
Best for: Cloud architecture proposals, migration plans, infrastructure reviews
Claude Code / Cursor / Copilot CLI|5-phase workflow
Tools (supplementary) — MCP servers, PPT plugins, platforms

Not skills, but useful infrastructure for PPT generation — MCP servers, Office add-ins, AI platforms.

Office PowerPoint MCP Server
MCPOSS
Full PPTX manipulation via MCP protocol. Built on python-pptx.
Claude for PowerPoint (M365 Add-in)
PluginOfficial
Anthropic official add-in. Reads slide master for on-brand generation. Max/Team/Enterprise.
Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint
Plugin
Native AI in PowerPoint. Now also powered by Claude models.
Gamma
Platform
Prompt to full deck. Most popular AI presentation platform.
Presenton
PlatformOSS
Open-source Gamma alternative with API.
Plus AI MCP
MCP
MCP server for PPTX and Google Slides with custom templates.

PPT Skill Comparison

Picking a PPT skill? Three dimensions matter: token cost per deck, how many slides it handles, and how far you can customize the output.

Skill Token Cost Slide Range Info Density Customization Best For
Anthropic PPTX Low 5-20 Medium General purpose + QA
MiniMax PPTX Medium 5-30 Medium-High Design-system consistency
Polished Docs Medium 5-25 Medium Brand-specific styling
PPTAgent v2 High 10-50+ High Research + auto assets
PPTX from Layouts Low 5-30 Varies Corporate templates
Academic Skill Low 8-20 High Academic rigor
PPT Master Medium 10-40 Medium-High Doc → PPT conversion
Frontend Slides Low 5-15 Low Web + animations
Claude Office Skills Low 5-20 Medium All-in-one Office suite
Financial Services High 10-40 High IB pitch books + CIMs
NanoBanana PPT Medium 5-20 Low AI image + video slides
Mck Design System Medium 10-30 Medium-High McKinsey 70-layout system

Token Cost = approximate tokens consumed per generation. Low (<5K), Medium (5-15K), High (15K+).
Slide Range = optimal number of slides the skill handles well.
Info Density = how data-heavy the output is. High = charts, tables, dense text. Low = visual, minimal text.

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