io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp
Free MCP server: read, outline and preview PowerPoint (.pptx) files from any AI agent.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
@207studio/pptx-mcpclaude mcp add pptx-mcp -- npx -y @207studio/pptx-mcp@0.1.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"pptx-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@207studio/pptx-mcp@0.1.0"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
pptx-mcp
Read, outline and preview PowerPoint (.pptx) files from any AI agent. Free and open source (MIT) Model Context Protocol server by 207studio.
What it does
| Tool | What you get |
|---|---|
pptx_outline | A slide-by-slide outline of the deck as JSON: title, body text and speaker notes. |
pptx_thumbnail | The cover thumbnail PowerPoint saved inside the file, when the file has one. |
pptx_web_preview | A self-contained HTML page showing the first 5 slides as text cards, ready to share. |
source can be a local path or an http(s) URL. Files up to 50 MB.
Install
{
"mcpServers": {
"pptx": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "github:207studio/pptx-mcp"] }
}
}
Or clone and run npm install && node src/index.js (Node 18+).
Bot ideas
- Deck summarizer: outline a .pptx you got by email and draft a reply.
- Cover gallery: pull the cover thumbnail of every deck in a folder.
- Share preview: turn a deck into one HTML page you can share as a link.
Need real slides in your own app?
pptx-mcp reads text only. It does not render layouts, images, animations or transitions.
To play .pptx files inside your web app with layout, animations and transitions, use PPTX Player SDK. It is a one-time purchase with source included.
Development
npm install
npm test
MCPB bundle
npm ci
npm run bundle
Upload dist/pptx-mcp.mcpb to Smithery as "Local (MCPB Bundle)". The bundle includes production dependencies.
License
MIT © 207studio
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp?
Free MCP server: read, outline and preview PowerPoint (.pptx) files from any AI agent.
How do I install io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add pptx-mcp -- npx -y @207studio/pptx-mcp@0.1.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.207studio/pptx-mcp?
It is published by 207studio. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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