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Automate PowerPoint presentation generation from structured data Create slide decks for business reports programmatically Integrate slide creation into AI workflows using MCP Generate presentation slides from meeting notes or summaries Automate repetitive slide deck creation tasks Use with Claude Desktop to produce presentations via natural language prompts

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slidespeak-mcp

An MCP Server that allows you to create PowerPoint presentations. Powered by SlideSpeak, you can now create presentations using the SlideSpeak MCP. Automate reports, presentations an other slide decks. Start today!

Requirements

Docker (Download Docker Desktop for free here)

Usage with Claude Desktop

To use this with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slidespeak": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY",
        "slidespeak/slidespeak-mcp:latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY": "YOUR-API-KEY-HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Getting an API key

Visit this page in order to get an API key for Slidespeak: https://slidespeak.co/slidespeak-api/

Development of SlideSpeak MCP

The following information is related to development of the SlideSpeak MCP. These steps are not needed to use the MCP.

Building the Docker Image

This is for local testing, if you want to publish a new docker container check out the "Making a new version" section below.

docker build . -t slidespeak/slidespeak-mcp:TAG-HERE

Development

Install uv

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Create virtual environment and activate it

uv venv source .venv/bin/activate

Install dependencies

uv pip install -r requirements.txt

Using the server directly without Docker

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slidespeak": {
      "command": "/path/to/.local/bin/uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/slidespeak-mcp",
        "run",
        "slidespeak.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY": "API-KEY-HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Making a new release

Version naming should be in the format of MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.0.0).

The version needs to be updated in the following files:

pyproject.toml -> version
slidespeak.py -> USER_AGENT

Make a new release in GitHub and tag it with the version number. This will trigger a GitHub Action. The release will be automatically built and pushed to Docker Hub.

https://hub.docker.com/r/slidespeak/slidespeak-mcp

slidespeak-mcp FAQ

How do I obtain an API key for slidespeak-mcp?

You can get an API key by visiting https://slidespeak.co/slidespeak-api/.

What are the deployment requirements for slidespeak-mcp?

slidespeak-mcp requires Docker to run, and you need to configure your environment with the SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY.

How do I integrate slidespeak-mcp with Claude Desktop?

Add the provided Docker command configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json with your API key.

Can slidespeak-mcp automate report and presentation creation?

Yes, it automates generating PowerPoint presentations and slide decks using the SlideSpeak API.

Is slidespeak-mcp limited to any specific presentation formats?

It primarily creates PowerPoint presentations but can be extended depending on SlideSpeak API capabilities.

What environment variables are needed to run slidespeak-mcp?

You must set the SLIDESPEAK_API_KEY environment variable with your valid API key.

Can I use slidespeak-mcp without Docker?

The current recommended deployment method is via Docker for ease of use and environment consistency.