Create world-class PowerPoint presentations with professional design, consistent branding, sophisticated animations, and polished visual hierarchy...
Transform content into world-class presentations with the design quality of Apple keynotes, Microsoft product launches, and Google I/O. This skill applies 2024-2025 presentation design trends and brand-level consistency to create stunning, professional slide decks.
Principles:
1. Tech Keynote (Apple/Tesla Style)
2. Corporate Professional (Microsoft/IBM Style)
3. Creative Bold (Google/Airbnb Style)
4. Financial Elite (Goldman Sachs/McKinsey Style)
5. Startup Pitch (Y Combinator/500 Startups Style)
python scripts/analyze_content.py input.md
Analysis considers:
Auto-selects brand style or asks user:
Slide Type Detection:
# Title → title_slide (hero treatment)
## Section → chapter_intro (section divider)
### Main Points → key_message_slide (1-3 key points)
* Bullets → bullet_hierarchy_slide (visual bullets)
> Quote → quote_slide (large, impactful)
![image] → full_bleed_image (immersive)
| table | → data_visualization (auto-chart if numeric)
---metrics--- → metrics_dashboard (KPI showcase)
Typography Hierarchy:
Hero Title: 72-96pt, Bold, 1.1x line height
Section Title: 54-72pt, Semibold, 1.2x line height
Slide Title: 44-54pt, Semibold, 1.3x line height
Body Large: 32-36pt, Regular, 1.4x line height
Body: 24-28pt, Regular, 1.5x line height
Caption: 18-20pt, Light, 1.6x line height
Spacing System:
Gutter: 100-120px from edges
Title margin-bottom: 60-80px
Section spacing: 40-60px
Paragraph spacing: 24-32px
Bullet indent: 40px
Element padding: 20-30px
Color Application:
Background: Brand background (usually white/black)
Primary: Titles, key elements, CTAs
Secondary: Subtitles, secondary text
Accent: Highlights, data points, emphasis
Text: 95% opacity for readability
Use Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server's 25+ templates with intelligent mapping:
Content Type → Template
Opening/Closing → title_slide, thank_you_slide
New Section → chapter_intro
Key Points (1-3) → key_metrics_dashboard
Comparison → before_after_comparison, chart_comparison
Process → process_flow, timeline_slide
Team → team_introduction
Data → data_table_slide, chart layouts
Mixed Content → two_column_text, three_column_layout
Full Image → full_image_slide
Quote/Testimonial → quote_testimonial
Transitions & Animations:
Visual Effects:
# Apply to all text boxes
shadow = {
"distance": 2,
"angle": 135,
"blur": 4,
"transparency": 60%
}
# Apply to images
overlay = {
"gradient": "linear",
"opacity": 20% # for text readability
}
python scripts/validate_consistency.py output.pptx
Checks:
# Your Big Idea
## Transforming the Future of X
→ title_slide
- Title: 96pt, brand primary
- Subtitle: 36pt, brand secondary
- Background: Gradient or solid brand color
- Animation: Fade in title (0.8s), then subtitle (0.6s)
### 94% Customer Satisfaction
Our users love the new experience
→ key_metrics_dashboard (single metric variation)
- Metric: 144pt, center, brand accent
- Context: 28pt, below metric
- Background: Clean, minimal
- Animation: Count up number (1.2s)
## The Challenge
Current systems are slow and complex
## Our Solution
Fast, simple, and intuitive
→ before_after_comparison
- Split screen: left (problem) vs right (solution)
- Visual contrast: muted left, bright right
- Icons or images to reinforce message
## Our Roadmap
1. Q1: Foundation
2. Q2: Growth
3. Q3: Scale
4. Q4: Leadership
→ timeline_slide or process_flow
- Horizontal flow with arrows
- Color progression (light to bold)
- Dates: 32pt, stages: 44pt
| Quarter | Revenue | Growth |
|---------|---------|--------|
| Q1 | $2.4M | 15% |
| Q2 | $3.1M | 29% |
→ Auto-convert to chart_comparison or data_table_slide
- If trends: Line or column chart
- If comparisons: Bar chart
- If parts/whole: Pie chart (use sparingly)
- Keep it simple: 1 chart per slide
Tier 1: Always Safe (Use liberally)
Tier 2: Use Sparingly (Special moments)
Tier 3: Avoid (Unprofessional)
The "AHA!" Moment Rule:
Text Animation:
# Professional entrance
effect = "Fade In"
duration = 0.4
delay_between_bullets = 0.3 # If bullets, stagger
Image Animation:
# Optional for product shots or key visuals
effect = "Wipe" or "Fade In"
duration = 0.6
direction = "From Bottom" # Natural, like rising
===
# Part Two: Growth Strategy
===
→ Auto-creates chapter_intro with:
- Full-screen background (brand gradient)
- Large centered text (84pt)
- Fade to black transition (1.0s)
 
→ Detects image size/role:
- Large/hero: full_image_slide with overlay for text
- Multiple: two_column or grid layout
- Auto-crops to 16:9
- Applies subtle gradient overlay (20%) if text present
We achieved **94%** customer satisfaction and **$2.4M** in revenue.
→ Auto-detects numbers with emphasis:
- Extracts: 94%, $2.4M
- Creates: key_metrics_dashboard
- Animates: Count-up effect (1.2s)
- Styling: Large (144pt), brand accent color
Before finalizing, ensure:
Visual Consistency:
Content Clarity:
Motion & Polish:
Brand Alignment:
See examples/ folder for:
tech-keynote-example.md → tech-keynote-output.pptxinvestor-pitch-example.md → investor-pitch-output.pptxcorporate-report-example.md → corporate-report-output.pptxMCP Server: Office-PowerPoint-MCP-Server
# Install via Smithery
npx @smithery/cli install @gongrzhe/office-powerpoint-mcp-server
# Or local setup
pip install python-pptx
Python Packages:
pip install python-pptx pillow pyyaml
Start with Style: Add frontmatter to markdown with desired brand style
---
style: tech-keynote
accent-color: "#0071E3"
---
Less is More: Aim for 1 slide per minute of presentation time
Image Quality Matters: Use high-res images (min 1920x1080, prefer 4K)
Test Animations: Preview deck to ensure transitions feel professional
Print-Ready: Design also works for PDF export (animations become static)
Accessibility: Maintain 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text readability
Issue: Colors don't match brand exactly Solution: Specify exact hex codes in frontmatter:
---
colors:
primary: "#003366"
accent: "#0078D4"
background: "#FFFFFF"
---
Issue: Too much animation Solution: Set animation level in frontmatter:
---
animations: minimal # minimal, moderate, full
---
Issue: Slides too dense Solution: Follow "6x6 rule" - max 6 bullets, max 6 words per bullet. Claude will auto-split content if needed.
Advanced users can:
templates/brands/See templates/CUSTOMIZATION.md for details.
