| name | pptx |
| description | 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. |
| license | Proprietary. LICENSE.txt has complete terms |
| trigger | 用户要求创建、读取、编辑演示文稿（PPT/PPTX/.pptx），提到PPT、幻灯片、演示文稿、演示、presentation、deck、slides、slide，或需要处理任何 .pptx 文件 |
| do-not-trigger | 用户只是讨论演示技巧但不涉及 .pptx 文件操作 |
| blocked-tools | ["manage_scheduled_task","manage_trigger","manage_file_watch","delegate_to_agent","update_memory","todo_write","generate_image","process_image","clipboard_read","clipboard_write","system_notify","manage_mcp_server","log_task_completion","save_agent","computer"] |
PPTX Skill
Quick Reference
Reading Content
python -m markitdown presentation.pptx
python scripts/thumbnail.py presentation.pptx
python scripts/office/unpack.py presentation.pptx unpacked/
Editing Workflow
Read editing.md for full details.
- Analyze template with
thumbnail.py
- Unpack → manipulate slides → edit content → clean → pack
Creating from Scratch
Read pptxgenjs.md for full details. Alternatively, read python-pptx.md if Python is available.
Use when no template or reference presentation is available.
Writing large scripts
生成脚本通常几百行。不要用 write_file 写大脚本（会导致 JSON 截断），改用 run_command + heredoc：
cat << 'SCRIPT_EOF' > /tmp/build_ppt.js
const pptxgen = require("pptxgenjs");
// ... your script here ...
SCRIPT_EOF
如果脚本超过 200 行，用 >> 追加模式分批写入。
Output rules
- 只输出 .pptx 文件，不要生成 HTML 预览、临时 PDF、截图等中间文件
- 脚本文件（.js/.py）写到 /tmp，用完即弃，不要放在输出目录
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.
- Dark/light contrast: Dark backgrounds for title + conclusion slides, light for content ("sandwich" structure). Or commit to dark throughout for a premium feel.
- Commit to a visual motif: Pick ONE distinctive element and repeat it — rounded image frames, icons in colored circles, thick single-side borders. Carry it across every slide.
Color Palettes
Choose colors that match your topic — don't default to generic blue. Use these palettes as inspiration:
| Theme | Primary | Secondary | Accent |
|---|
| Midnight Executive | 1E2761 (navy) | CADCFC (ice blue) | FFFFFF (white) |
| Forest & Moss | 2C5F2D (forest) | 97BC62 (moss) | F5F5F5 (cream) |
| Coral Energy | F96167 (coral) | F9E795 (gold) | 2F3C7E (navy) |
| Warm Terracotta | B85042 (terracotta) | E7E8D1 (sand) | A7BEAE (sage) |
| Ocean Gradient | 065A82 (deep blue) | 1C7293 (teal) | 21295C (midnight) |
| Charcoal Minimal | 36454F (charcoal) | F2F2F2 (off-white) | 212121 (black) |
| Teal Trust | 028090 (teal) | 00A896 (seafoam) | 02C39A (mint) |
| Berry & Cream | 6D2E46 (berry) | A26769 (dusty rose) | ECE2D0 (cream) |
| Sage Calm | 84B59F (sage) | 69A297 (eucalyptus) | 50808E (slate) |
| Cherry Bold | 990011 (cherry) | FCF6F5 (off-white) | 2F3C7E (navy) |
For Each Slide
Every slide needs a visual element — image, chart, icon, or shape. Text-only slides are forgettable.
Layout options:
- 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
Data display:
- Large stat callouts (big numbers 60-72pt with small labels below)
- Comparison columns (before/after, pros/cons, side-by-side options)
- Timeline or process flow (numbered steps, arrows)
Visual polish:
- Icons in small colored circles next to section headers
- Italic accent text for key stats or taglines
Typography
Choose an interesting font pairing — don't default to Arial. Pick a header font with personality and pair it with a clean body font.
| Header Font | Body Font |
|---|
| Georgia | Calibri |
| Arial Black | Arial |
| Calibri | Calibri Light |
| Cambria | Calibri |
| Trebuchet MS | Calibri |
| Impact | Arial |
| Palatino | Garamond |
| Consolas | Calibri |
| Element | Size |
|---|
| Slide title | 36-44pt bold |
| Section header | 20-24pt bold |
| Body text | 14-16pt |
| Captions | 10-12pt muted |
Spacing
- 0.5" minimum margins
- 0.3-0.5" between content blocks
- Leave breathing room—don't fill every inch
Avoid (Common Mistakes)
- Don't repeat the same layout — vary columns, cards, and callouts across slides
- Don't center body text — left-align paragraphs and lists; center only titles
- Don't skimp on size contrast — titles need 36pt+ to stand out from 14-16pt body
- Don't default to blue — pick colors that reflect the specific topic
- Don't mix spacing randomly — choose 0.3" or 0.5" gaps and use consistently
- Don't style one slide and leave the rest plain — commit fully or keep it simple throughout
- Don't create text-only slides — add images, icons, charts, or visual elements; avoid plain title + bullets
- Don't forget text box padding — when aligning lines or shapes with text edges, set
margin: 0 on the text box or offset the shape to account for padding
- Don't use low-contrast elements — icons AND text need strong contrast against the background; avoid light text on light backgrounds or dark text on dark backgrounds
- NEVER use accent lines under titles — these are a hallmark of AI-generated slides; use whitespace or background color instead
QA (Quick Check)
After generating, do a quick content check:
python -m markitdown output.pptx
Verify: all content is present, no typos, correct order. If using templates, check for leftover placeholders:
python -m markitdown output.pptx | grep -iE "xxxx|lorem|ipsum|placeholder"
Fix any issues found, then deliver the result. Do NOT convert to images or delegate to subagents for visual inspection — deliver promptly and let the user request adjustments if needed.
Dependencies
npm install pptxgenjs - creating from scratch (JS approach)python-pptx - creating from scratch (Python approach, may be pre-installed)pip install "markitdown[pptx]" - text extraction (for QA)
