python-pptx

name	python-pptx
description	Create and manipulate PowerPoint presentations programmatically. Build slide decks with layouts, shapes, charts, tables, and images. Generate data-driven presentations from templates.
version	1.0.0
category	data
type	skill
capabilities	["presentation_creation","slide_layouts","shape_manipulation","chart_generation","table_creation","image_insertion","template_based_generation","master_slide_customization"]
tools	["python","python-pptx","Pillow"]
tags	["powerpoint","pptx","presentation","slides","charts","office-automation"]
platforms	["windows","macos","linux"]
related_skills	["python-docx","openpyxl","plotly"]
requires	[]
scripts_exempt	true

Python Pptx

Overview

Python-pptx is a Python library for creating and updating PowerPoint (.pptx) presentations. This skill covers comprehensive patterns for presentation automation including:

• Presentation creation with multiple slide layouts
• Shape manipulation including text boxes, images, and geometric shapes
• Chart generation for data visualization within slides
• Table creation for structured data display
• Master slide customization for branding consistency
• Template-based generation for consistent presentations
• Placeholder management for dynamic content insertion

When to Use This Skill

USE when:

• Generating presentations from data automatically
• Creating standardized report presentations
• Building slide decks with consistent branding
• Automating dashboard presentations
• Creating training materials from templates
• Generating client presentations from databases
• Building presentation pipelines for regular reports
• Creating slides with charts and tables from data
• Mass-producing presentations with variable content

DON'T USE when:

• Need real-time presentation editing (use PowerPoint)
• Creating presentations with complex animations
• Need advanced transitions (limited support)
• Require embedded videos with playback controls
• Need to preserve complex PowerPoint features
• Creating presentations from scratch without Python (use PowerPoint)

Prerequisites

Installation

# Basic installation
pip install python-pptx

# Using uv (recommended)
uv pip install python-pptx

# With image support
pip install python-pptx Pillow

# Full installation for charts
pip install python-pptx Pillow lxml

Verify Installation

from pptx import Presentation
from pptx.util import Inches, Pt
from pptx.enum.shapes import MSO_SHAPE
 pptx.enum.text  PP_ALIGN

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