powerpoint-pptlisted

# PowerPoint Presentation Workflows > Tech Stack Target / Version: PowerPoint current desktop or web releases and `python-pptx` automation. Use this skill when a `.pptx` deck is the output and slide composition matters. - Leverage native parallel subagent dispatch and 200k+ context windows where available. ## Current MCP Reality Presentation MCP tooling is host-dependent. Some clients expose Office presentation tools directly, while others do not. Do not assume stable public tool names. If the current client lacks those tools, use the included local automation script or generate the content structure first and import it into PowerPoint. ## Activation Conditions Use symptom -> action triggers: when one matches, apply this skill and verify with the protocol below. - Creating a deck from structured content - Applying templates, branding, and slide layouts - Updating text, images, or charts inside an existing presentation - Extracting slide text for review or translation ## Practical Workflow 1. Confirm whether the client exposes presentation tools. 2. Prefer template-driven decks over manual one-off slide formatting. 3. Keep one idea per slide and treat text density as a defect. 4. Validate the final deck visually before calling it done. ## MCP Fallback – Native Automation When MCP is unavailable, use native automation: `python-pptx` for `.pptx`, image export or screenshot checks for visual validation, and manual review for animations or speaker notes. Preserve slid