add_slide_with_layout

MCP tool from Powerpoint MCP by Ayushmaniar

Add a new slide using a specific layout from a template, preserving all template styling.

How to use it

add_slide_with_layout is exposed by the Powerpoint MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the add_slide_with_layout tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Powerpoint MCP

$claude mcp add powerpoint -- uvx powerpoint-mcp

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