pptx-author Skill
Produce a .pptx file on disk (headless) instead of driving a live PowerPoint document — for managed-agent sessions with no open Office app. Published by anthropics in financial-services.
What is pptx-author Skill?
Produce a .pptx file on disk (headless) instead of driving a live PowerPoint document — for managed-agent sessions with no open Office app. Published by anthropics in financial-services. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Writing
- Writing use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use pptx-author Skill
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/financial-services
- Skill file: plugins/agent-plugins/market-researcher/skills/pptx-author/SKILL.md
What it does
Produce a .pptx file on disk (headless) instead of driving a live PowerPoint document — for managed-agent sessions with no open Office app.
Skill instructions
pptx-author Use this skill when running headless (managed-agent / CMA mode) and you need to deliver a PowerPoint deck as a file artifact rather than editing a live document via mcpofficepowerpoint. Output contract - Write to ./out/<name.pptx. Create ./out/ if it does not exist. - Return the relative path in your final message so the orchestration layer can collect it. How to build the deck Write a short Python script and run it with Bash. Use python-pptx: python from pptx import Presentation from pptx.util import Inches, Pt prs = Presentation("./templates/firm-template.pptx") if a template is provided or: prs = Presentation() slide = prs.slides.addslide(prs.slidelayouts[5]) title-only slide.shapes.title.text = "Valuation Summary" ... add tables / charts / text boxes ... prs.save("./out/pitch-<target.pptx") Conventions (mirror the live-Office pitch-deck skill) - One idea per slide. Title states the takeaway; body supports it. - Every number traces to the model. If a figure comes from ./
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Frequently asked questions
What is pptx-author?
pptx-author is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Produce a .pptx file on disk (headless) instead of driving a live PowerPoint document — for managed-agent sessions with no open Office app.
Who is pptx-author best for?
pptx-author is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, writing workflows.
How do I install pptx-author?
Install or run pptx-author using Copy skill directory. Check pptx-author for the latest setup command.
Is pptx-author actively maintained?
pptx-author may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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