pptx-author Skill
Build PowerPoint decks headless with python-pptx. Pairs with excel-author for model-backed decks where every number traces to a workbook cell. Use for pitch decks, IC memos, earnings notes. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent.
What is pptx-author Skill?
Build PowerPoint decks headless with python-pptx. Pairs with excel-author for model-backed decks where every number traces to a workbook cell. Use for pitch decks, IC memos, earnings notes. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent. 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
- Design and media
- Writing
- Design and media use cases
- Writing use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use pptx-author Skill
- Use it for design and media.
- Use it for writing.
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Editorial notes
Source
- Creator: NousResearch
- Repository: NousResearch/hermes-agent
- Skill file: optional-skills/finance/pptx-author/SKILL.md
What it does
Build PowerPoint decks headless with python-pptx. Pairs with excel-author for model-backed decks where every number traces to a workbook cell. Use for pitch decks, IC memos, earnings notes.
Skill instructions
pptx-author Produce a .pptx file on disk using python-pptx. Use when you need to deliver a deck as a file artifact, not drive a live PowerPoint session. Adapted from Anthropic's pptx-author and pitch-deck skills in anthropics/financial-services. The MCP / Office-JS branches of the originals are dropped — this assumes headless Python. For the broader, already-shipped PowerPoint authoring skill (slides, speaker notes, embeds, media), see the built-in powerpoint skill. This skill is a lighter-weight pattern tuned for model-backed decks (pitch decks, IC memos, earnings notes) where every number must trace to a source workbook. Output contract - Write to ./out/<name.pptx. Create ./out/ if it does not exist. - Return the relative path in your final message. Setup bash pip install "python-pptx=0.6" Core conventions One idea per slide Title states the takeaway; body supports it. A slide titled "Q3 Revenue" is weak; "Revenue growth accelerated to 14% Y/Y in Q3" is strong. Every number traces to
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Frequently asked questions
What is pptx-author?
pptx-author is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Build PowerPoint decks headless with python-pptx. Pairs with excel-author for model-backed decks where every number traces to a workbook cell. Use for pitch decks, IC memos, earnings notes.
Who is pptx-author best for?
pptx-author is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, design and media workflows, 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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