What it does
PPTAgent is a framework that uses AI to generate PowerPoint presentations, and then review them visually to improve the result.
It can create, revise and export editable slide decks, and offers a skill so AI coding agents such as Claude Code can drive it.
It uses AI models, including a vision model to review slides, and the project links to free trial plans for the models it suggests.
Who it's for
People who want AI help drafting editable PowerPoint presentations.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You install it with several commands and extra software, and connect AI models. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- PPTAgentResearch paper · Jan 2025
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