Automate PowerPoint Creation with SlideSpeak
MCP server that creates PowerPoint presentations programmatically through SlideSpeak's API, enabling automated slide deck generation for reports and
Why it matters
Streamline report and presentation generation by automating PowerPoint creation. This asset leverages the SlideSpeak API to build slide decks programmatically, saving time and ensuring consistency.
Outcomes
What it gets done
Automate the creation of PowerPoint presentations.
Integrate with the SlideSpeak API for dynamic content generation.
Support deployment via Docker, remote MCP, or direct connection.
Enable programmatic generation of reports and slide decks.
Install
Add it to your toolbox
Run in your project directory:
curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/vb-slidespeak | bash Overview
Slidespeak MCP Server
What it does
An MCP server that interfaces with SlideSpeak's API to create PowerPoint presentations programmatically, supporting automated report and presentation generation.
How it connects
Use when you need to automate PowerPoint slide deck creation through the Model Context Protocol, whether for recurring reports, data-driven presentations, or other slide-based content that benefits from programmatic generation.
Source README
slidespeak-mcp
An MCP Server that allows you to create PowerPoint presentations. Powered by SlideSpeak, you can now create presentations using the SlideSpeak MCP. Automate reports, presentations an other slide decks. Start today!
Usage with Claude Desktop
To use this with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Remote MCP
This is the easiest way to run the MCP. This approach requires you to have Node.js installed on your system.
(Download Node.js for free here)
{
"mcpServers": {
"slidespeak": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.slidespeak.co/mcp",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer YOUR-SLIDESPEAK-API-KEY-HERE"
],
"timeout": 300000
}
}
}
Docker
This will allow you to run the MCP Server on your own computer. This approach requires Docker to be installed on your system.
(Download Docker Desktop for free here)
{
"mcpServers": {
"slidespeak": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY",
"slidespeak/slidespeak-mcp:latest"
],
"env": {
"SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY": "YOUR-SLIDESPEAK-API-KEY-HERE"
}
}
}
}
Getting an API key
Visit this page in order to get an API key for Slidespeak: https://slidespeak.co/slidespeak-api/
Development of SlideSpeak MCP
The following information is related to development of the SlideSpeak MCP. These steps are not needed to use the MCP.
Building the Docker Image
This is for local testing, if you want to publish a new docker container check out the "Making a new version" section
below.
docker build . -t slidespeak/slidespeak-mcp:TAG-HERE
Development
Install uv
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
Create virtual environment and activate it
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
Install dependencies
uv pip install -r requirements.txt
Using the server directly without Docker
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slidespeak": {
"command": "/path/to/.local/bin/uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/path/to/slidespeak-mcp",
"run",
"slidespeak.py"
],
"env": {
"SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY": "API-KEY-HERE"
}
}
}
}
Making a new release
Version naming should be in the format of MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.0.0).
The version needs to be updated in the following files:
- pyproject.toml -> version
- slidespeak.py -> USER_AGENT
Make a new release in GitHub and tag it with the version number.
This will trigger a GitHub Action.
The release will be automatically built and pushed to Docker Hub.
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