Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server

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.

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Example

Prompt

Output

Demo's GIF -> (./public/demo.mp4)

Features

Core PowerPoint Operations

• Round-trip support for any Open XML presentation (.pptx file) including all elements
• Template support with automatic theme and layout preservation
• Multi-presentation management with global state tracking
• Core document properties management (title, subject, author, keywords, comments)

Content Creation & Management

• Slide management with flexible layout selection
• Text manipulation with placeholder population and bullet point creation
• Advanced text formatting with font, color, alignment, and style controls
• Text validation with automatic fit checking and optimization suggestions

Visual Elements

• Image handling with file and base64 input support
• Image enhancement using Pillow with brightness, contrast, saturation, and filter controls
• Professional image effects including shadows, reflections, glows, and soft edges
• Shape creation with 20+ auto shape types (rectangles, ovals, flowchart elements, etc.)
• Table creation with advanced cell formatting and styling

Charts & Data Visualization

• Chart support for column, bar, line, and pie charts
• Data series management with categories and multiple series support
• Chart formatting with legends, data labels, and titles

Professional Design Features

• 4 professional color schemes (Modern Blue, Corporate Gray, Elegant Green, Warm Red)
• Professional typography with Segoe UI font family and size presets
• Theme application with automatic styling across presentations
• Gradient backgrounds with customizable directions and color schemes
• Slide enhancement tools for existing content
• 25 built-in slide templates with dynamic sizing and visual effects
• Advanced template features including auto-wrapping, dynamic font sizing, and professional animations

Advanced Features

• Font analysis and optimization using FontTools
• Picture effects with 9 different visual effects (shadow, reflection, glow, bevel, etc.)
• Comprehensive validation with automatic error fixing
• Template search with configurable directory paths
• Professional layout calculations with margin and spacing management

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install PowerPoint Manipulation Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server --client claude

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher (as specified in pyproject.toml)
• pip package manager
• Optional: uvx for package execution without local installation

Installation Options

Option 1: Using the Setup Script (Recommended)

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:

• Check prerequisites
• Offer installation options:
  • Install from PyPI (recommended for most users)
  • Set up local development environment
• Install required dependencies
• Generate the appropriate MCP configuration file
• Provide instructions for integrating with Claude Desktop

The script offers different paths based on your environment:

• If you have uvx installed, it will configure using UVX (recommended)
• If the server is already installed, it provides configuration options
• If the server is not installed, it offers installation methods

Option 2: Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GongRzhe/Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server.git
   cd Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Make the server executable:

   chmod +x ppt_mcp_server.py
   

Usage

Display help text:

python ppt_mcp_server.py -h

Starting the Stdio Server

Run the stdio server:

python ppt_mcp_server.py

Starting the Streamable-Http Server

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

MCP Configuration

Option 1: Local Python Server

Add the server to your MCP settings configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ppt": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/path/to/ppt_mcp_server.py"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Option 2: Using UVX (No Local Installation Required)

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": {}
    }
  }
}

🚀 What's New in v2.0

Comprehensive Tool Suite (32 Tools)

• Complete PowerPoint manipulation with 34 specialized tools
• 11 organized modules covering all aspects of presentation creation
• Enhanced parameter handling with comprehensive validation
• Intelligent defaults and operation-based interfaces

Built-in Slide Templates

• 25+ professional slide templates with dynamic features built-in
• Advanced template system with auto-generation capabilities
• Auto-sizing text that adapts to content length and container size
• Professional visual effects including shadows, glows, and gradients
• Complete presentation generation from template sequences

Modular Architecture

• 11 specialized modules: presentation, content, structural, professional, template, hyperlink, chart, connector, master, and transition tools
• Better maintainability with separated concerns
• Easier extensibility for adding new features
• Cleaner code structure with shared utilities

Available Tools

The server provides 34 specialized tools organized into the following categories:

Presentation Management (7 tools)

1. create_presentation - Create new presentations
2. create_presentation_from_template - Create from templates with theme preservation
3. open_presentation - Open existing presentations
4. save_presentation - Save presentations to files
5. get_presentation_info - Get comprehensive presentation information
6. get_template_file_info - Analyze template files and layouts
7. set_core_properties - Set document properties

Content Management (8 tools)

8. add_slide - Add slides with optional background styling
9. get_slide_info - Get detailed slide information
10. extract_slide_text - ✨ NEW Extract all text content from a specific slide
11. extract_presentation_text - ✨ NEW Extract text content from all slides in presentation
12. populate_placeholder - Populate placeholders with text
13. add_bullet_points - Add formatted bullet points
14. manage_text - ✨ Unified text tool (add/format/validate/format_runs)
15. manage_image - ✨ Unified image tool (add/enhance)

Template Operations (7 tools)

16. list_slide_templates - Browse available slide layout templates
17. apply_slide_template - Apply structured layout templates to existing slides
18. create_slide_from_template - Create new slides using layout templates
19. create_presentation_from_templates - Create complete presentations from template sequences
20. get_template_info - Get detailed information about specific templates
21. auto_generate_presentation - Automatically generate presentations based on topic
22. optimize_slide_text - Optimize text elements for better readability and fit

Structural Elements (4 tools)

23. add_table - Create tables with enhanced formatting
24. format_table_cell - Format individual table cells
25. add_shape - Add shapes with text and formatting options
26. add_chart - Create charts with comprehensive customization

Professional Design (3 tools)

27. apply_professional_design - ✨ Unified design tool (themes/slides/enhancement)
28. apply_picture_effects - ✨ Unified effects tool (9+ effects combined)
29. manage_fonts - ✨ Unified font tool (analyze/optimize/recommend)

Specialized Features (5 tools)

30. manage_hyperlinks - Complete hyperlink management (add/remove/list/update)
31. manage_slide_masters - Access and manage slide master properties and layouts
32. add_connector - Add connector lines/arrows between points on slides
33. update_chart_data - Replace existing chart data with new categories and series
34. manage_slide_transitions - Basic slide transition management

🌟 Key Unified Tools

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")

Examples

Creating a New Presentation

# 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={
        "l