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About this skill

# PPTX Skill

Quick Reference

| Task | Guide |

|------|-------|

| Read/analyze content | python -m markitdown presentation.pptx |

| Edit or create from template | Read [editing.md](editing.md) |

| Create from scratch | Read [pptxgenjs.md](pptxgenjs.md) |

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Reading Content

# Text extraction
python -m markitdown presentation.pptx

# Visual overview
python scripts/thumbnail.py presentation.pptx

# Raw XML
python scripts/office/unpack.py presentation.pptx unpacked/

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Editing Workflow

Read [editing.md](editing.md) for full details.

1. Analyze template with thumbnail.py

2. Unpack → manipulate slides → edit content → clean → pack

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Creating from Scratch

Read [pptxgenjs.md](pptxgenjs.md) for full details.

Use when no template or reference presentation is available.

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Design Ideas

Don't create boring slides. Plain bullets on a white background won't impress anyone. Consider ideas from this list for each slide.

Before Starting

Pick a bold, content-informed color palette: The palette should feel designed for THIS topic. If swapping your colors into a completely different presentation would still "work," you haven't made specific enough choices.
Dominance over equality: One color should dominate (60-70% visual weight), with 1-2 supporting tones and one sharp accent. Never give all colors equal weight.
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Use cases

Two-column (text left, illustration on right)
Icon + text rows (icon in colored circle, bold header, description below)
2x2 or 2x3 grid (image on one side, grid of content blocks on other)
Half-bleed image (full left or right side) with content overlay
Large stat callouts (big numbers 60-72pt with small labels below)
Comparison columns (before/after, pros/cons, side-by-side options)

Installation

Download the ZIP using the button on the right.
Unzip the folder.
Drop the pptx/ folder inside ~/.claude/skills/.
Restart Claude Code (or your Claude Desktop session) — the skill loads automatically.

# macOS / Linux
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
unzip claude-skill-pptx.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

What's included

scripts/clean.py

scripts/office/pack.py

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-chart.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-chartDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-diagram.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-lockedCanvas.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-main.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-picture.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-spreadsheetDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/dml-wordprocessingDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/pml.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-additionalCharacteristics.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-bibliography.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-commonSimpleTypes.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-customXmlDataProperties.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-customXmlSchemaProperties.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-documentPropertiesCustom.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-documentPropertiesExtended.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-documentPropertiesVariantTypes.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-math.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/shared-relationshipReference.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/sml.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/vml-main.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/vml-officeDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/vml-presentationDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/vml-spreadsheetDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/vml-wordprocessingDrawing.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/wml.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ISO-IEC29500-4_2016/xml.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ecma/fouth-edition/opc-contentTypes.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ecma/fouth-edition/opc-coreProperties.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ecma/fouth-edition/opc-digSig.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/ecma/fouth-edition/opc-relationships.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-2010.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-2012.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-2018.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-cex-2018.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-cid-2016.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-sdtdatahash-2020.xsd

scripts/office/schemas/microsoft/wml-symex-2015.xsd

scripts/office/soffice.py

Frequently asked

What does the Pptx skill do?

"Use this skill any time a .pptx file is involved in any way — as input, output, or both. This includes: creating slide decks, pitch decks, or presentations; reading, parsing, or extracting text from any .pptx file (even if the extracted content will be used elsewhere, like in an email or summary); editing, modifying, or updating existing presentations; combining or splitting slide files; working with templates, layouts, speaker notes, or comments. Trigger whenever the user mentions \"deck,\" \"slides,\" \"presentation,\" or references a .pptx filename, regardless of what they plan to do with the content afterward. If a .pptx file needs to be opened, created, or touched, use this skill."

Who should use it?

Anyone working with Claude on documents-related tasks — consultants, founders, product teams, operators, and AI users who want repeatable, high-quality outputs from Claude.

How does it work?

Drop the folder into your `~/.claude/skills/` directory. Claude detects the SKILL.md instructions automatically and applies them when relevant.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the need to re-prompt Claude with the same context every time. Once the skill is installed, Claude already knows the rules, conventions, and procedures for this task.

How do I install it?

Download the ZIP, unzip it, and place the `pptx/` folder inside `~/.claude/skills/`. No other setup required.

Is it free?

Yes — free download. We just ask for your name and work email so we can send useful Claude updates.

Can I get a custom version?

Yes. Abbas ElDeniney builds tailored Claude skills for specific business workflows and data sources. Book a consultation to scope your version.

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