A sophisticated automation skill for generating professional PowerPoint presentations programmatically using Python.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install create-pptx
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install create-pptx using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Create PowerPoint (python-pptx)?
The Create PowerPoint skill leverages the power of python-pptx to transform data and content into high-fidelity PPTX files. It is designed to handle complex visual elements including timelines, data-driven charts, and custom shapes while ensuring compatibility across different presentation software. This Openclaw Skills extension provides developers with a robust framework for building slide decks that include professional transitions and custom layout logic.
By utilizing pre-defined helpers and templates, users can bypass the manual drudgery of slide design. The skill is particularly effective for generating recurring reports, data visualizations, and project milestones in a format that is ready for the boardroom. It includes specialized logic for handling English Metric Units (EMU) and provides a safe workflow for cross-platform compatibility between Microsoft PowerPoint and WPS Office.
Create PowerPoint (python-pptx) Use Cases
- Automatically generating monthly business review decks from raw data sources.
- Creating visual project timelines and roadmaps with collision-aware event placement.
- Exporting data analytics and visualizations directly into editable presentation slides.
- Building multi-slide progressive reveals to simulate animations in a software-agnostic way.
- Rapidly prototyping pitch decks using premium dark-themed or educational templates.
How Create PowerPoint (python-pptx) Works
- The skill analyzes the input content to determine key milestones, data categories, and the required number of slides.
- It plans the visual layout by pre-computing X and Y coordinates using EMU values to ensure precision.
- Python scripts use the python-pptx library and internal helpers to draw shapes, textboxes, and connectors.
- Fade transitions are applied to slides to ensure a smooth viewing experience.
- The generated script is executed to produce the final .pptx file which is then opened for review.
Create PowerPoint (python-pptx) Setup
To use this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure you have the necessary library installed:
pip install python-pptx
# Or using uv
uv pip install python-pptx
Scripts should be generated within your project folder and executed using python3 <script_name>.py.
Create PowerPoint (python-pptx) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its operations through a structured set of reference files and assets:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Assets | Pre-configured .pptx templates (e.g., business-dark.pptx, education.pptx) used as a base. |
| Helpers | pptx_helpers.py provides primitives for drawing, text formatting, and transitions. |
| References | Documentation for patterns, chart APIs, standard slide layouts, and WPS compatibility. |
| Units | Standardized usage of EMU (1 pt = 12700 EMU) for absolute positioning. |
Create PowerPoint (python-pptx) Advanced Features
- Smart collision resolution for timeline cards to prevent overlapping text.
- Native XML manipulation for advanced features like slide transitions and connector routing.
- Multi-slide progressive reveal logic to ensure high-fidelity 'animations' in WPS Office.
- Integration with premium Slidesgo templates for professional-grade aesthetics.
- Direct shape ID tracking for complex programmatic animations.
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