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Best Free Claude PPT Skills (2026)
Comparing 12 of the best free, open-source PowerPoint skills for Claude Code. Every entry has been install-tested and works with the official Anthropic Skills runtime.
Skill Comparison
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Best for: Reference implementation from Anthropic
git clone https://github.com/anthropics/skills && cp -r skills/skills/pptx ~/.claude/skills/anthropic-pptx && pip install "markitdown[pptx]" Pillow && npm install -g pptxgenjs
Best for: Clean, minimal template designs
git clone https://github.com/MiniMax-AI/skills && cp -r skills/pptx-generator ~/.claude/skills/minimax-pptx && npm install -g pptxgenjs && pip install "markitdown[pptx]"
Best for: Brand-consistent documents with 10 built-in themes
git clone https://github.com/promptadvisers/claude-code-polished-documents-skills ~/.claude/skills/polished-docs
Best for: Browser-based presentations and web sharing
git clone https://github.com/zarazhangrui/frontend-slides && cp -r frontend-slides/skill ~/.claude/skills/frontend-slides
Best for: Multi-format office document generation (PPTX, XLSX, PDF)
git clone https://github.com/tfriedel/claude-office-skills && cp -r claude-office-skills ~/.claude/skills/claude-office && pip install python-pptx openpyxl pypdf lxml && npm install -g pptxgenjs playwright && npx playwright install chromium
Best for: Research papers, citations, and academic formatting
git clone https://github.com/Gabberflast/academic-pptx-skill && cp -r academic-pptx-skill ~/.claude/skills/academic-pptx && pip install python-pptx
Best for: Rich media embedding and advanced PPTX features
git clone https://github.com/hugohe3/ppt-master && cp -r ppt-master/skills/ppt-master ~/.claude/skills/ && pip install python-pptx svglib reportlab PyMuPDF Pillow requests beautifulsoup4 numpy google-genai openai
⚠ Cloud service — visit felo.ai to sign up and generate slides. Requires Felo AI API key.
Best for: Maximum slide count without local setup
Best for: Hand-drawn, sketch-style visual presentations
git clone https://github.com/danny0926/ppt-skills && cp -r ppt-skills ~/.claude/skills/excalidraw-slides && pip install jinja2 playwright python-pptx lxml && playwright install chromium
Best for: LaTeX math equations, Graphviz diagrams, and technical illustrations
git clone https://github.com/Noi1r/powerpoint-skill && cp -r powerpoint-skill ~/.claude/skills/powerpoint-skill-math && brew install node mactex graphviz ghostscript pandoc && npm install -g @mermaid-js/mermaid-cli && brew install --cask libreoffice
Best for: Consulting-style structured narratives and executive decks
git clone https://github.com/likaku/Mck-ppt-design-skill && cp -r Mck-ppt-design-skill ~/.claude/skills/mckinsey-design && pip install python-pptx
Best for: Zero-dependency, single-binary simplicity with unlimited output
curl -L https://github.com/iOfficeAI/OfficeCLI/releases/latest/download/officecli-darwin-arm64 -o /usr/local/bin/officecli && chmod +x /usr/local/bin/officecli
Frequently asked questions
Are all Claude PPT skills free?
All 12 skills compared on this page are free to install and use. Eleven are open-source and run locally on your machine with no subscription required. The one exception is Felo Slides, which is a free cloud service but requires a Felo AI API key for generation. None of the skills charge per-slide or per-presentation fees. Keep in mind that running Claude Code itself consumes API credits from Anthropic, which is separate from any skill costs.
Which free Claude PPT skill is best for beginners?
OfficeCLI is the best choice for beginners because it installs with a single curl command and requires no dependencies like Node.js, Python packages, or Playwright browsers. It outputs native PPTX files, supports unlimited slides, and uses low tokens. For those comfortable with pip installs, PPT Master and Academic PPTX Skill are also beginner-friendly alternatives that avoid the heavy setup of multi-step installations. Avoid Anthropic PPTX Skill, Excalidraw Slides, or Powerpoint-Skill (Math + Diagrams) as your first skill unless you already have TeX, Graphviz, or LibreOffice installed.
Do free Claude PPT skills require an API key?
Eleven of the twelve skills require no API key whatsoever. Only Felo Slides requires a Felo AI API key, as it is a cloud-based service that generates slides remotely rather than running locally on your machine. All other skills—including Anthropic PPTX Skill, MiniMax PPTX Generator, OfficeCLI, PPT Master, and the rest—generate presentations entirely offline using local tools like python-pptx, pptxgenjs, or Playwright rendering.