ppt-mcp — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
SaferSkills independently audited ppt-mcp (Agent Skill) and scored it 79/100 (yellow). The audit ran 55 deterministic rules across Security, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Transparency, and Community; it found 0 high-severity and 5 lower-severity findings. The full rule-by-rule trace and per-finding evidence are below. Free, methodology-open.
Findings & checks · 5 flagged
The text {match} tells the agent to skip the normal "ask the user first" gate. Used adversarially it removes the human-in-the-loop check before destructive or sensitive actions, turning a normally-gated agent into a fire-and-forget executor.
The text {match} tells the agent to skip the normal "ask the user first" gate. Used adversarially it removes the human-in-the-loop check before destructive or sensitive actions, turning a normally-gated agent into a fire-and-forget executor.
The text {match} tells the agent to skip the normal "ask the user first" gate. Used adversarially it removes the human-in-the-loop check before destructive or sensitive actions, turning a normally-gated agent into a fire-and-forget executor.
Every scanned point with the score it earned and what moved between them.
First recorded scan — no prior version to compare against.
The primary manifest — the file an agent reads to learn what this artifact does.
Provides 219 PowerPoint operations via Model Context Protocol. The MCP Server forwards all requests to the shared PptMcp Service, enabling session sharing with CLI. Tools are auto-discovered - this documents quirks, workflows, and gotchas.
| Step | Tool | Action | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Open file | file | open or create | Always first |
| 2. Create slides | slide | create, duplicate | If needed |
| 3. Add shapes | shape | create, set-text | Add visual elements |
| 4. Add charts | chart | create | Visualize data |
| 5. Format | shape | format, position | After adding content |
| 6. Save & close | file | close with save: true | Always last |
C:\Users\Name\Documents\Report.pptxFor larger builds, use a single controlling client with these logical phases:
Important:
Use transition for slide transition effects. Apply transitions to individual slides or across the entire presentation:
1. transition(action: 'set', slideIndex: 1, effect: 'push') → Set transition
2. Add content to slides (shapes, text, charts)
3. transition(action: 'set', slideIndex: 2, effect: 'fade') → Set next slide transition
4. animation(action: 'add', slideIndex: 1, shapeName: 'Title', effect: 'fly-in') → Animate shapesNote: Transitions apply between slides. Animations apply to individual shapes within a slide.
STOP. If you're about to ask "Which file?", "What table?", "Where should I put this?" - DON'T.
| Bad (Asking) | Good (Discovering) |
|---|---|
| "Which PowerPoint file should I use?" | file(list) → use the open session |
| "What shapes are on this slide?" | shape(list) → discover shapes |
| "Which slide has the content?" | slide(list) → check all slides |
| "Should I add an animation?" | YES - add it and apply appropriate timing |
You have tools to answer your own questions. USE THEM.
NEVER end your turn with only a tool call. After completing all operations, always provide a brief text message confirming what was done. Silent tool-call-only responses are incomplete.
Apply consistent formatting across slides:
| Element | Property | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Font size | 28pt+ |
| Body text | Font size | 18-24pt |
| Shape fill | Color | Brand colors |
| Transitions | Duration | 0.5-1.5s |
Workflow:
1. shape create (add visual elements)
2. shape format (apply colors, borders)
3. text set (add content)Always use appropriate slide layouts for consistent design:
1. slide(action: 'create', layout: 'Title and Content') → Structured slide
2. shape(action: 'set-text', shapeName: 'Title') → Set title text
3. shape(action: 'set-text', shapeName: 'Content') → Set body contentWhy: Slide layouts provide consistent positioning, fonts, and structure.
1. file(action: 'open', path: '...') → sessionId
2. All operations use sessionId
3. file(action: 'close', save: true) → saves and closesUnclosed sessions leave PowerPoint processes running, locking files.
Slides inherit formatting from slide masters:
Step 1: Choose layout → slide(action: 'create', layout: 'Title Slide')
Step 2: Set content → shape(action: 'set-text', shapeName: 'Title', text: '...')
Step 3: Customize → shape(action: 'format', fillColor: '#0078D4')BEST PRACTICE: Build animations in logical order
1. shape(action: 'create', ...) → Add shapes first
2. animation(action: 'add', effect: 'fade-in', order: 1) → Entrance effect
3. animation(action: 'add', effect: 'emphasis', order: 2) → Emphasis effect
4. transition(action: 'set', effect: 'push') → Slide transitionWhy add shapes first:
Why: Preserves animations, transitions, and layout relationships.
Error responses include actionable hints:
{
"success": false,
"errorMessage": "Shape 'Title' not found on slide 1",
"suggestedNextActions": ["shape(action: 'list', slideIndex: 1)"]
}When building multi-slide presentations, maintain consistent colors, fonts, and positioning:
1. Use slide layouts for structure consistency
2. Apply matching colors to shapes across slides
3. Keep title positions and sizes uniformWhen NOT needed: Single-slide modifications or quick text updates.
| Task | Tool | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| Create/open/save presentations | file | open, create, close |
| Create/manage slides | slide | create, duplicate, delete |
| Add/modify shapes | shape | create, format, position |
| Set text content | text | set, get |
| Create charts | chart | create, update |
| Add tables to slides | slidetable | create |
| Set animations | animation | add, remove, reorder |
| Set slide transitions | transition | set, remove |
| Add speaker notes | notes | set, get |
| Visual verification | export | slide-to-image |
See references/ for detailed guidance:
For design catalog data (archetypes, palettes, grids, styles, density), use the design tool:
design(list-archetypes) / design(get-archetype) — Primary unified archetype surface with curated layout guidance plus learned subtypes and concrete sanitized example details when local reference data is availabledesign(list-palettes) / design(get-palette) — Color palettes with hex valuesdesign(list-layout-grids) / design(get-layout-grid) — Exact positioning coordinatesdesign(list-style-profiles) / design(get-style-profile) — Style configurationsdesign(get-context-model) — Meeting type → density mappingdesign(get-deck-sequence) — Canonical slide sequencesdesign(get-slide-patterns) — Advanced consulting patternsdesign(get-icon-shapes) — Native shape icon catalogReference examples are exposed only as sanitized ids/details embedded in design(get-archetype). Raw filenames and source provenance remain in local gitignored reference data and never appear in MCP responses.
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