Skill Official

pptx

Create, read, edit .pptx/.potx decks: templates, layouts, speaker notes, comments, split and combine.

Author
Anthropic
Works with
Claude Code
License
Proprietary (LICENSE.txt in skill folder
Documented
Oct 2, 2026

What pptx is

New decks via pptxgenjs; edits via unzip, slide XML edit, zip; reads via markitdown; thumbnail script for visual grid.

What it does

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Where pptx runs and what it adds, from its documentation
  • Handles the file format named in its description
  • Builds decks with pptxgenjs
  • Points to bundled scripts and reference files

When to use it

Good fit

  • The user mentions a .pptx file or wants one produced

Not for

  • Tasks outside this file format (see description's Do NOT use list)

How to install pptx

  1. Register the marketplace in Claude Code: /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills
  2. Install the bundle that contains it (document-skills or example-skills): /plugin install document-skills@anthropic-agent-skills
  3. Or copy the skill folder to ~/.claude/skills/pptx/ (personal) or .claude/skills/pptx/ (project)
  4. Mention the task in a prompt; Claude loads the skill automatically when the SKILL.md description matches

Permissions and security

What it can access

  • Instructions loaded into Claude's context; any scripts it bundles run through Claude Code's normal tool permissions (shell, file edits)

Security notes from the maintainers

  • Anthropic repo disclaimer: skills are provided for demonstration and educational purposes; behavior in Claude may differ

Review the source before granting an agent access to credentials or production systems. We document what the maintainers state; we do not audit code.

Limitations

  • Repo README says implementations are examples and may differ from what Claude.ai provides

Tools it extends

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the pptx skill in Claude Code?

Add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills and install the bundle containing it, or copy skills/pptx into ~/.claude/skills/. source

When does Claude use the pptx skill?

Claude loads it automatically when the request matches the description field in its SKILL.md frontmatter. source

Is the pptx skill official?

Yes, it is published in Anthropic's anthropics/skills repository. source

Related guides

Sources and gaps

Not stated by the maintainers: last_release (repo has no releases read); exact library requirements beyond those named in SKILL.md.

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