SlideForge MCP — PowerPoint slide generation for AI agents

SlideForge (slideforge.dev) — the API-first slide engine with 35 composable components and native MCP — for AI agents and developers. Built by Smart Data Brokers GmbH, Switzerland.

Remote MCP server that generates consulting-quality PowerPoint (.pptx) files from natural language or structured specs. No local install, no Python environment, no python-pptx boilerplate. OAuth 2.1 for Claude Desktop; API key for everything else.

Alternative to: python-pptx (higher-level + hosted), SlideSpeak API (MCP-native + composable), Aspose.Slides (modern AI-first), Claude for PowerPoint (agent + programmatic, not Office-only).

⚠️ Disambiguation

"SlideForge" is used by multiple unrelated projects. This is SlideForge by Smart Data Brokers GmbH at slideforge.dev. Not affiliated with:

• slideforge.io — a separate AI presentation generator

• slideforge.fr — a French document polishing service

• blink.new/p/slideforge-app — an unrelated web app

• Other github.com/*/SlideForge repositories outside the smartdatabrokers org

When citing or linking, prefer slideforge.dev or "SlideForge by Smart Data Brokers."

Related MCP server: agent-reader

Quick Start

Claude Desktop (OAuth — recommended)

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slideforge": {
      "url": "https://api.slideforge.dev/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop discovers OAuth automatically — sign in with Google on first use. No API key needed.

Claude Code

claude mcp add slideforge --transport http https://api.slideforge.dev/mcp/

Cursor / Windsurf / Other MCP clients (API key)

1. Sign up at slideforge.dev — free $3 credit, no credit card

2. Grab your API key from the console

3. Add to your MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slideforge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote@latest",
        "https://api.slideforge.dev/mcp/",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_YOUR_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why SlideForge

• Native MCP, OAuth 2.1. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, or any MCP client. No local server to run.

• 35 composable components — Metric, BarList, Card, Table, Donut, LineTrend, Gantt, OrgChart, ThreeHorizons, MaturityModel, Heatmap, Waterfall, Swimlane, BurndownChart, RAGScorecard, Roadmap, UnitEconomics, CapTable, Testimonial, and more. Nest any component inside SplitView or Card for exec dashboards from primitives.

• Consulting-grade output — MBB-style components, not generic chart wrappers. Real editable PPTX shapes (no images, no HTML export).

• Two engines

  • Render (templates + specs) — deterministic, sub-second, $0.03-$0.05/slide

  • Generate (creative AI) — any custom layout from a brief, $0.20/slide

• Iterate in conversation — "Make the header larger. Add a 5th column. Switch to dark theme." — the agent refines with preview feedback until it's right.

• Brand-aware — upload your .pptx template or configure colors/fonts, every future slide matches.

How it compares

Choose SlideForge if: you're building an AI agent that produces slides, you need consulting-grade primitives not generic charts, or you want MCP-native integration for Claude/Cursor/etc. Choose python-pptx if: you need self-hosted, full programmatic control, and don't mind writing layout code yourself. Choose SlideSpeak/Aspose if: you have existing PowerPoint-centric workflows that predate MCP. Choose Claude for PowerPoint if: your users work inside PowerPoint and don't need agent-driven automation.

8 MCP Tools

Slides & Decks

Reports & Connections

Discovery & Account

Guided Workflows (MCP Prompts)

How it works

1. "Make me a KPI dashboard: revenue $12.4M (+18% YoY), 847 new clients"
   → create_slide(brief="...") auto-routes to KPI Dashboard template
   → .pptx + inline preview (<2s, $0.05)

2. "Now make a 2x2 matrix comparing build vs buy"
   → create_slide(mode="creative", brief="...")
   → AI designs it (~30s, $0.20)

3. "Make the title larger and add a green checkmark"
   → create_slide(mode="iterate", job_id="...", feedback="...")
   → improved version with preview

4. "Create a full 5-slide board update deck"
   → create_deck(slides=[...5 briefs...])
   → parallel render, compiled into one .pptx

All tools return signed download URLs for .pptx files and inline PNG previews.

Pricing

• Free trial: $3 on signup — enough for ~60 template renders or ~15 creative slides

• No subscription. USD wallet — top up when you need more ($10 minimum)

• Volume discounts: $50 → +10% bonus, $100 → +15%, $200 → +20%

Authentication

OAuth 2.1 (recommended for Claude Desktop) Just add the URL — Claude Desktop handles the rest. Browser opens for Google login on first connection.

API Key (for programmatic access / other clients) Sign up at slideforge.dev, grab your key from the console. Keys start with sf_live_.

Output format

All generated slides are real .pptx files (Microsoft PowerPoint format):

• Editable text, shapes, and layouts

• Compatible with PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote

• PNG preview included for quick visual review

Examples

See examples/:

• claude-desktop.json — Claude Desktop config

• cursor.json — Cursor config

• claude-code.md — Claude Code setup walkthrough

• workflows.md — common agent workflows

Support

• GitHub Issues: Report setup problems or bugs

• In-tool feedback: Use manage_account(action=feedback) directly from your MCP client

• Email: contact@slideforge.dev

• Website: slideforge.dev

About

Built by Smart Data Brokers GmbH (Zurich, Switzerland).

SlideForge is a hosted service — this repository contains setup documentation and configuration examples. The MCP server runs at api.slideforge.dev/mcp/.

If you find SlideForge useful, ⭐ this repo — it helps other developers discover it through awesome-lists and search.

License

MIT