PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop

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About PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ppts": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "path/to/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

PowerPoint Automation MCP Server enables Claude Desktop to control Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing users to create, modify, and manage presentations through natural language commands. It is designed for Windows users who want to automate PowerPoint tasks directly from Claude Desktop.

How to use PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Install dependencies (uv add fastmcp pywin32), then configure Claude Desktop by adding the server entry to %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json. Once configured, invoke tasks like “Create a new PowerPoint presentation” or “Add a text box to slide 1 with the text ‘Hello World’.”

Key features of PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop

Create, open, save, and close presentations
List all open presentations
Get slide information and content
Add slides with different layouts
Add text boxes and update shape text
Set slide titles

Use cases of PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop

Automatically generate slide decks from meeting notes
Modify existing presentations (update text, add slides)
Create presentation templates with consistent layouts
Bulk update slide content across multiple presentations
Integrate presentation creation into larger Claude‑driven workflows

FAQ from PowerPoint Automation MCP Server for Claude Desktop

What are the system requirements?

Windows with Microsoft PowerPoint installed, Python 3.7+, the pywin32 and fastmcp packages, and Claude Desktop.

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?

Add the provided JSON block (using uv and the path to main.py) to %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json.

Does it work on macOS or Linux?

No. The server uses the PowerPoint COM API, which is only available on Windows.

Can I save a presentation to a specific file path?

Yes. Use the save_presentation function (or ask Claude) to save to any path, e.g., C:\Users\...\presentation.pptx.

What are the known limitations?

Works only on Windows with PowerPoint installed; the PowerPoint application opens and remains visible; capabilities are limited to the PowerPoint COM API.

Frequently asked questions

What are the system requirements?

Windows with Microsoft PowerPoint installed, Python 3.7+, the `pywin32` and `fastmcp` packages, and Claude Desktop.

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?

Add the provided JSON block (using `uv` and the path to `main.py`) to `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`.

Does it work on macOS or Linux?

No. The server uses the PowerPoint COM API, which is only available on Windows.

Can I save a presentation to a specific file path?

Yes. Use the `save_presentation` function (or ask Claude) to save to any path, e.g., `C:\Users\...\presentation.pptx`.

What are the known limitations?

Works only on Windows with PowerPoint installed; the PowerPoint application opens and remains visible; capabilities are limited to the PowerPoint COM API.

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