// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

POWERPOINT MCP SERVER TOOLS

37 tools from the PowerPoint MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 37 POWERPOINT MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 16 tools

Read analyze_slide Analyze the content of a slide. Read find_element Find elements on a slide based on criteria. Read find_shape_by_text Finds shapes on a slide containing specific text (case-insensitive). Set partial_match=False for exact match. Read find_shapes_by_type Finds shapes on a slide by type name (e.g., 'rectangle', 'textbox', 'picture', 'placeholder'). Read get_cell_value Gets the value from a specific cell (e.g., 'A1'). Read get_company_financials Get financial data for a company. Read get_placeholder_shape Gets a specific placeholder shape by name (e.g., 'title', 'body', 'footer', 'slidenumber'). Read get_range_values Gets values from a range (e.g., 'A1:B5'). Returns a list of lists (rows). Read get_slide_count Get the total number of slides in the presentation. Read list_open_presentations Lists currently open PowerPoint presentations. Read list_open_workbooks Lists currently open Excel workbooks. Read list_presentations List all PowerPoint files in the workspace. Read list_shapes Lists all shapes on a given slide with their ID, Name, and Type. Read list_templates List all available templates. Read list_worksheets Lists worksheets in the specified workbook. Read debug_element_mappings Debug tool to inspect element mappings for a slide.

WRITE 20 tools

Write add_rectangle Adds a rectangle shape to a specific slide (dimensions in points). Write add_shape Add a shape to a slide. Write add_slide Add a new slide to the presentation. Write add_text Add text to a slide. Write add_text_box Adds a text box to a specific slide (dimensions in points). Write add_worksheet Adds a worksheet to the specified workbook. Optionally provide a sheet_name. Write apply_template Apply a template to a presentation. Write connect_shapes Connect two shapes with a connector. Write create_comparison_table Create a comparison table for companies. Write create_financial_chart Create a financial chart on a slide. Write create_slide_from_template Create a new slide from a template. Write edit_element Edit an element's properties. Write save_as_template Save a slide as a template. Write save_presentation Save the current presentation. Write save_workbook Saves the specified workbook. Use index, name, or full path as identifier. Write set_background_color Set the background color of a slide. Write set_cell_value Sets the value of a specific cell (e.g., 'A1'). Write set_range_values Sets values in a range starting at start_cell. Expects 'values' as a list of lists. Write style_element Apply styling to an element. Write upload_presentation Upload a new presentation to the workspace.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_slide Delete a slide from the presentation.

// FAQ

How many tools does the PowerPoint MCP Server MCP server have? +

The PowerPoint MCP Server MCP server exposes 37 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on PowerPoint MCP Server tools? +

Route the PowerPoint MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do PowerPoint MCP Server tools fall into? +

PowerPoint MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (16), Write (20), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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