MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation
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About MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation
MCP server for PowerPoint
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ppt-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"/path/to/mcp-ppt-server",
"mcp-ppt-server"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation?
This project provides an MCP (Model Completion Protocol) server that enables PowerPoint automation capabilities, designed for use with Amazon Q. It allows programmatic creation, modification, and saving of PowerPoint presentations via a set of tools.
How to use MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation?
Run the server using uv run --directory /path/to/mcp-ppt-server mcp-ppt-server. Then configure an MCP client (such as Amazon Q) to invoke the exposed tools. The server manages one active presentation at a time — no presentation ID tracking is needed.
Key features of MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation
- Create, open, save, and close PowerPoint presentations
- Add and modify slides with various layouts
- Insert text boxes, images, tables, and charts
- Update text content and shape properties
- Retrieve slide text, shape info, and table content
Use cases of MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation
- Automate generating slide decks from data or templates
- Integrate PowerPoint creation into a Q&A assistant workflow
- Programmatically update presentation content without manual edits
- Extract table data or slide text for downstream processing
FAQ from MCP Server Demo - PowerPoint Automation
What runtime environment is required?
The server runs on systems with Microsoft PowerPoint installed (Windows). It is executed via uv run and requires Python and the MCP server package.
Does it support working with multiple presentations simultaneously?
No, the server uses a single active presentation at a time. You must close one presentation before opening or creating another.
How are errors handled?
Most functions return a dictionary. If an error occurs, the dictionary includes an "error" key with a descriptive message. Always check for that key in the response.
What transport or authentication does the server use?
The README does not specify authentication or transport details. The server follows the standard MCP protocol, typically communicating over stdio.
Can I specify chart types and data series?
Yes. The add_chart tool supports chart types 'COLUMN', 'LINE', 'PIE', and 'BAR', and accepts category names, series names, and series values as lists.
Frequently asked questions
What runtime environment is required?
The server runs on systems with Microsoft PowerPoint installed (Windows). It is executed via `uv run` and requires Python and the MCP server package.
Does it support working with multiple presentations simultaneously?
No, the server uses a single active presentation at a time. You must close one presentation before opening or creating another.
How are errors handled?
Most functions return a dictionary. If an error occurs, the dictionary includes an `"error"` key with a descriptive message. Always check for that key in the response.
What transport or authentication does the server use?
The README does not specify authentication or transport details. The server follows the standard MCP protocol, typically communicating over stdio.
Can I specify chart types and data series?
Yes. The `add_chart` tool supports chart types `'COLUMN'`, `'LINE'`, `'PIE'`, and `'BAR'`, and accepts category names, series names, and series values as lists.
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