by GongRzhe
Provides tools for creating, editing, and enhancing PowerPoint presentations through a comprehensive set of MCP operations powered by python-pptx.
The server offers a modular toolbox of 34 specialized functions for full‑cycle PowerPoint manipulation—creation, content management, template handling, professional design, charts, hyperlinks, slide masters, and more. All tools are exposed via the MCP protocol, enabling seamless integration with AI assistants or other client applications.
python setup_mcp.py
The script checks prerequisites, installs dependencies, and generates an MCP configuration file.python ppt_mcp_server.py # stdio
python ppt_mcp_server.py --transport http --port 8000 # HTTP
mcpServers
JSON (see serverConfig
below).use_mcp_tool
(or equivalent) specifying server_name: "ppt"
and the desired tool_name
with appropriate arguments.manage_text
, manage_image
, apply_picture_effects
, apply_professional_design
) that combine multiple operations into a single call.extract_slide_text
and extract_presentation_text
for reading content from existing decks.Q: Which Python version is required? A: Python 3.6 or newer.
Q: Can the server run inside Docker?
A: Yes. Build the image with docker build -t ppt_mcp_server .
and run docker run -d -p 8000:8000 ppt_mcp_server -t http
.
Q: How do I add a custom template directory?
A: Set the PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH
environment variable to a colon‑separated list of directories.
Q: Is there a way to manage slide masters?
A: Use the manage_slide_masters
tool to list, modify, or apply master layouts.
Q: What if I need to use the server without installing locally?
A: Install via uvx
(if available) or run the server directly with the setup script which can configure a UVX execution path.
Q: How are errors reported?
A: The server returns structured error objects with a code
and message
, and logs detailed tracebacks to stdout.
Q: Are there licensing restrictions? A: The project is released under the MIT license.
A comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for PowerPoint manipulation using python-pptx. Version 2.0 provides 32 powerful tools organized into 11 specialized modules, offering complete PowerPoint creation, management, and professional design capabilities. The server features a modular architecture with enhanced parameter handling, intelligent operation selection, and comprehensive error handling.
To install PowerPoint Manipulation Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server --client claude
The easiest way to set up the PowerPoint MCP Server is using the provided setup script, which automates the installation process:
python setup_mcp.py
This script will:
The script offers different paths based on your environment:
uvx
installed, it will configure using UVX (recommended)Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server.git
cd Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server
Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Make the server executable:
chmod +x ppt_mcp_server.py
Display help text:
python ppt_mcp_server.py -h
Run the stdio server:
python ppt_mcp_server.py
Run the streamable-http server on port 8000:
python ppt_mcp_server.py --transport http --port 8000
Run in Docker
docker build -t ppt_mcp_server .
docker run -d --rm -p 8000:8000 ppt_mcp_server -t http
Add the server to your MCP settings configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ppt": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/ppt_mcp_server.py"],
"env": {}
}
}
}
If you have uvx
installed, you can run the server directly from PyPI without local installation:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ppt": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from", "office-powerpoint-mcp-server", "ppt_mcp_server"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}
The server provides 34 specialized tools organized into the following categories:
manage_text
- All-in-One Text Management# Add text box
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="add", text="Hello World", font_size=24)
# Format existing text
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="format", shape_index=0, bold=True, color=[255,0,0])
# Validate text fit with auto-fix
manage_text(slide_index=0, operation="validate", shape_index=0, validation_only=False)
manage_image
- Complete Image Handling# Add image with enhancement
manage_image(slide_index=0, operation="add", image_source="logo.png",
enhancement_style="presentation")
# Enhance existing image
manage_image(slide_index=0, operation="enhance", image_source="photo.jpg",
brightness=1.2, contrast=1.1, saturation=1.3)
apply_picture_effects
- Multiple Effects in One Call# Apply combined effects
apply_picture_effects(slide_index=0, shape_index=0, effects={
"shadow": {"blur_radius": 4.0, "color": [128,128,128]},
"glow": {"size": 5.0, "color": [0,176,240]},
"rotation": {"rotation": 15.0}
})
apply_professional_design
- Theme & Design Management# Add professional slide
apply_professional_design(operation="slide", slide_type="title_content",
color_scheme="modern_blue", title="My Presentation")
# Apply theme to entire presentation
apply_professional_design(operation="theme", color_scheme="corporate_gray")
# Enhance existing slide
apply_professional_design(operation="enhance", slide_index=0, color_scheme="elegant_green")
# Create a new presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation",
arguments={}
)
presentation_id = result["presentation_id"]
# Add a title slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 0, # Title slide layout
"title": "My Presentation",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
slide_index = result["slide_index"]
# Populate subtitle placeholder
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="populate_placeholder",
arguments={
"slide_index": slide_index,
"placeholder_idx": 1, # Subtitle placeholder
"text": "Created with PowerPoint MCP Server",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Save the presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="save_presentation",
arguments={
"file_path": "my_presentation.pptx",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Create a professional slide with modern styling - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_professional_design",
arguments={
"operation": "slide",
"slide_type": "title_content",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"content": [
"Revenue increased by 15% compared to last quarter",
"Customer satisfaction scores reached all-time high of 94%",
"Successfully launched 3 new product features",
"Expanded team by 12 new talented professionals"
]
}
)
# Apply professional theme to entire presentation - SAME TOOL, DIFFERENT OPERATION
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_professional_design",
arguments={
"operation": "theme",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"apply_to_existing": True
}
)
# Add slide with gradient background - ENHANCED ADD_SLIDE
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 0,
"background_type": "professional_gradient",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"gradient_direction": "diagonal"
}
)
# List all available slide templates with their features
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="list_slide_templates",
arguments={}
)
# Apply a professional template to an existing slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_slide_template",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"template_id": "title_slide",
"color_scheme": "modern_blue",
"content_mapping": {
"title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"subtitle": "Q4 2024 Results",
"author": "Leadership Team"
}
}
)
# Create a new slide using a template
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_slide_from_template",
arguments={
"template_id": "text_with_image",
"color_scheme": "elegant_green",
"content_mapping": {
"title": "Our Revolutionary Solution",
"content": "• 250% increase in efficiency\n• 98% customer satisfaction\n• Industry-leading performance"
},
"image_paths": {
"supporting": "path/to/product_image.jpg"
}
}
)
# Generate a complete presentation from multiple templates
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation_from_templates",
arguments={
"template_sequence": [
{
"template_id": "title_slide",
"content": {
"title": "2024 Annual Report",
"subtitle": "Growth and Innovation",
"author": "Executive Team"
}
},
{
"template_id": "key_metrics_dashboard",
"content": {
"metric_1_value": "94%",
"metric_2_value": "$2.4M",
"metric_3_value": "247"
}
},
{
"template_id": "before_after_comparison",
"content": {
"content_left": "Manual processes taking hours",
"content_right": "Automated workflows in minutes"
}
}
],
"color_scheme": "modern_blue"
}
)
# Add image with automatic enhancement - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_image",
arguments={
"slide_index": 1,
"operation": "add",
"image_source": "company_logo.png",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 1.0,
"width": 3.0,
"height": 2.0,
"enhancement_style": "presentation"
}
)
# Apply multiple picture effects at once - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="apply_picture_effects",
arguments={
"slide_index": 1,
"shape_index": 0,
"effects": {
"shadow": {
"shadow_type": "outer",
"blur_radius": 4.0,
"distance": 3.0,
"direction": 315.0,
"color": [128, 128, 128],
"transparency": 0.6
},
"glow": {
"size": 5.0,
"color": [0, 176, 240],
"transparency": 0.4
}
}
}
)
# Add and format text in one operation - CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "add",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 2.0,
"width": 8.0,
"height": 1.5,
"text": "Welcome to Our Quarterly Review",
"font_size": 32,
"font_name": "Segoe UI",
"bold": True,
"color": [0, 120, 215],
"alignment": "center",
"auto_fit": True
}
)
# Validate and fix text fit issues - SAME TOOL, DIFFERENT OPERATION
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"validation_only": False, # Auto-fix enabled
"min_font_size": 10,
"max_font_size": 48
}
)
# First, inspect a template to see its layouts and properties
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="get_template_info",
arguments={
"template_path": "company_template.pptx"
}
)
template_info = result
# Create a new presentation from the template
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="create_presentation_from_template",
arguments={
"template_path": "company_template.pptx"
}
)
presentation_id = result["presentation_id"]
# Add a slide using one of the template's layouts
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 1, # Use layout from template
"title": "Quarterly Report",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Save the presentation
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="save_presentation",
arguments={
"file_path": "quarterly_report.pptx",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Add a chart slide
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_slide",
arguments={
"layout_index": 1, # Content slide layout
"title": "Sales Data",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
slide_index = result["slide_index"]
# Add a column chart with comprehensive customization
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="add_chart",
arguments={
"slide_index": slide_index,
"chart_type": "column",
"left": 1.0,
"top": 2.0,
"width": 8.0,
"height": 4.5,
"categories": ["Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"],
"series_names": ["2023", "2024"],
"series_values": [
[100, 120, 140, 160],
[110, 130, 150, 170]
],
"has_legend": True,
"legend_position": "bottom",
"has_data_labels": True,
"title": "Quarterly Sales Performance",
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# Validate text fit and get optimization suggestions - USING CONSOLIDATED TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"text": "This is a very long title that might not fit properly in the designated text box area",
"font_size": 24,
"validation_only": True
}
)
# Comprehensive slide validation with automatic fixes - SAME TOOL, AUTO-FIX ENABLED
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="manage_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"operation": "validate",
"shape_index": 0,
"validation_only": False, # Auto-fix enabled
"min_font_size": 10,
"max_font_size": 48
}
)
# Extract text content from a specific slide - NEW TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_slide_text",
arguments={
"slide_index": 0,
"presentation_id": presentation_id
}
)
# The result includes:
{
"success": True,
"slide_index": 0,
"text_content": {
"slide_title": "Quarterly Business Review",
"placeholders": [
{
"shape_index": 1,
"shape_name": "Subtitle Placeholder 2",
"text": "Q4 2024 Results",
"placeholder_type": "SUBTITLE",
"placeholder_idx": 1
}
],
"text_shapes": [
{
"shape_index": 3,
"shape_name": "TextBox 4",
"text": "Revenue increased by 15%"
}
],
"table_text": [],
"all_text_combined": "Quarterly Business Review\nQ4 2024 Results\nRevenue increased by 15%"
},
"total_text_shapes": 2,
"has_title": True,
"has_tables": False
}
# Extract text from all slides in the presentation - NEW TOOL
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_presentation_text",
arguments={
"presentation_id": presentation_id,
"include_slide_info": True
}
)
# The result includes comprehensive text extraction:
{
"success": True,
"presentation_id": "pres_123",
"total_slides": 5,
"slides_with_text": 4,
"total_text_shapes": 12,
"slides_with_titles": 3,
"slides_with_tables": 1,
"slides_text": [...], # Detailed per-slide text content
"all_presentation_text_combined": "=== SLIDE 1 ===\nTitle Here\nContent here..."
}
# Extract text without additional slide metadata for cleaner output
result = use_mcp_tool(
server_name="ppt",
tool_name="extract_presentation_text",
arguments={
"presentation_id": presentation_id,
"include_slide_info": False
}
)
The PowerPoint MCP Server provides comprehensive template support for creating presentations from existing template files. This feature enables:
.pptx
and .potx
filesPPT_TEMPLATE_PATH
environment variable./templates
, ./assets
, ./resources
Set the PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH
environment variable to specify custom template directories:
# Unix/Linux/macOS
export PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH="/path/to/templates:/another/path"
# Windows
set PPT_TEMPLATE_PATH="C:\templates;C:\company_templates"
get_template_info
to analyze available layouts and propertiescreate_presentation_from_template
with automatic theme preservationThe server includes 4 built-in professional color schemes:
Each scheme includes primary, secondary, accent, light, and text colors optimized for business presentations.
The PowerPoint MCP Server now includes 25 professional slide templates with advanced dynamic features. All templates support:
title_slide
- Dynamic title slide with gradient background and text effectschapter_intro
- Section divider with chapter numbering and stylingthank_you_slide
- Closing slide with contact information and effectstext_with_image
- Text content with stylized image and interactive elementstwo_column_text
- Two equal columns of text with dynamic sizingtwo_column_text_images
- Two columns with text and corresponding imagesthree_column_layout
- Three equal columns with text and imagesfull_image_slide
- Large background image with text overlaykey_metrics_dashboard
- Interactive metrics dashboard with animated countersbefore_after_comparison
- Dynamic comparison layout with visual dividerschart_comparison
- Two charts side by side for performance comparisondata_table_slide
- Slide focused on tabular data with professional stylingtimeline_slide
- Horizontal timeline with milestones and effectsprocess_flow
- Step-by-step process visualization with enhanced effectsagenda_slide
- Table of contents or agenda overview with stylingquote_testimonial
- Featured quote or customer testimonial with effectsteam_introduction
- Team member showcase with photos and roles# Browse all available templates
templates = use_mcp_tool("ppt", "list_slide_templates", {})
# Key templates with their features:
{
"title_slide": {
"features": ["Dynamic text sizing", "Gradient backgrounds", "Text effects"],
"elements": ["title", "subtitle", "author", "decorative_accent"]
},
"key_metrics_dashboard": {
"features": ["Animated counters", "Gradient containers", "Trend visualization"],
"elements": ["3 metric containers", "trend chart", "insights callout"]
},
"before_after_comparison": {
"features": ["Split gradient background", "VS divider", "Improvement arrow"],
"elements": ["before/after headers", "comparison content", "improvement metrics"]
}
}
All templates work seamlessly with the 4 professional color schemes:
Templates automatically adjust to content:
Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server/
├── ppt_mcp_server.py # Main consolidated server (v2.0)
├── slide_layout_templates.json # 25+ professional slide templates with dynamic features
├── tools/ # 11 specialized tool modules (32 tools total)
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── presentation_tools.py # Presentation management (7 tools)
│ ├── content_tools.py # Content & slides (6 tools)
│ ├── template_tools.py # Template operations (7 tools)
│ ├── structural_tools.py # Tables, shapes, charts (4 tools)
│ ├── professional_tools.py # Themes, effects, fonts (3 tools)
│ ├── hyperlink_tools.py # Hyperlink management (1 tool)
│ ├── chart_tools.py # Advanced chart operations (1 tool)
│ ├── connector_tools.py # Connector lines/arrows (1 tool)
│ ├── master_tools.py # Slide master management (1 tool)
│ └── transition_tools.py # Slide transitions (1 tool)
├── utils/ # 7 organized utility modules (68+ functions)
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── core_utils.py # Error handling & safe operations
│ ├── presentation_utils.py # Presentation management utilities
│ ├── content_utils.py # Content & slide operations
│ ├── design_utils.py # Themes, colors, effects & fonts
│ ├── template_utils.py # Template management & dynamic features
│ └── validation_utils.py # Text & layout validation
├── setup_mcp.py # Interactive setup script
├── pyproject.toml # Updated for v2.0
└── README.md # This documentation
Enhanced functionality with comprehensive tool coverage! The updated server provides:
manage_hyperlinks
- Complete hyperlink management for text elementsupdate_chart_data
- Advanced chart data replacement and updatingadd_connector
- Connector lines and arrows between slide elementsmanage_slide_masters
- Access to slide master properties and layoutsmanage_slide_transitions
- Basic slide transition managementauto_generate_presentation
- AI-powered presentation generationoptimize_slide_text
- Text optimization for better readabilitymanage_text
- Now supports text run formatting with format_runs
operationcreate_presentation_from_templates
- Enhanced template sequence processingapply_picture_effects
- Expanded effect combinations and optionsText extraction capabilities added! Now you can read content from existing presentations:
extract_slide_text
- Extract all text content from a specific slide including titles, placeholders, text shapes, and tablesextract_presentation_text
- Extract text content from all slides in a presentation with comprehensive statistics and combined outputMIT
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