pptx-skill

To automate PowerPoint slide editing in Node, use this skill to read decks with PptxInspect and write changes via JsSandbox using pptxgenjs. It enables structured text extraction, targeted slide modifications, and full deck generation while preserving layout.

Yes, extracting text and visuals from a pptx deck preserves layout context by using PptxInspect for reads and CloudImageUnderstand for visual analysis. This structured approach captures summaries, outlines, notes, and visuals rather than relying on plain text extraction.

The best way to generate a new PowerPoint deck from data inputs is using JsSandbox with pptxgenjs. It allows you to assemble cohesive, branded slides with uniform styling and layout directly from extracted metrics and data sources.

Yes, this workflow supports converting PowerPoint files to other formats using the DocConvert tool. It handles format changes across decks seamlessly after you complete your read, edit, or create operations.

No external dependencies are required to use this PowerPoint automation skill. It operates within the agent runtime using built-in tools like PptxInspect, JsSandbox, DocConvert, and CloudImageUnderstand, requiring only a valid SKILL.md frontmatter to function.

PowerPoint deck generation results in misaligned slides when relying solely on plain text extraction without respecting visual layouts. This skill solves the issue by using CloudImageUnderstand for visual analysis and JsSandbox to ensure structured, uniform styling.