Create AI Presentations in Claude using MCP

Claude’s capabilities can be extended through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows developers to add custom tools and integrations directly to the AI assistant. With MCP, Claude can do much more than just chat, using the SlideSpeak MCP Claude can generate PowerPoint presentations, analyze spreadsheets, interact with APIs, and perform countless other specialized tasks that would normally require separate applications.

We’ve just released an update to our SlideSpeak MCP integration, making it easier than ever to generate professional PowerPoint presentations directly from your AI chat clients. The SlideSpeak MCP is now available as a remote service, eliminating complex setup requirements.

What is the SlideSpeak MCP?

The SlideSpeak MCP allows you to create PowerPoint presentations directly from within Claude (or other MCP-compatible chat clients like Cursor or ) without leaving your conversation. Instead of switching between multiple tools, you can simply describe what presentation you need, and SlideSpeak will create a professional PowerPoint file for you.

Previously, setting up the SlideSpeak MCP required downloading and configuring local files. Now, with the remote MCP architecture, the entire service runs in the cloud, requiring only Node.js to be installed and a simple configuration change on your end.

The setup process

Add the following snippet to your MCP configuration file inside Claude. Which can be found under Settings -> Developer inside the Claude Desktop application.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slidespeak": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.slidespeak.co/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer YOUR-SLIDESPEAK-API-KEY-HERE"
      ],
      "timeout": 300000
    }
  }
}

You will have to add your API key to that snippet, which can be found on the developer settings page within the SlideSpeak app.

Once configured, creating presentations becomes as simple as asking Claude to generate slides on any topic. The MCP handles the communication between Claude and SlideSpeak’s servers, processing your request and returning a downloadable PowerPoint file.

The workflow is seamless:

• You receive a download link for your PowerPoint file
• The entire process takes just 1-2 minutes
• Describe your presentation needs in natural language
• Claude processes your request through the SlideSpeak MCP
• SlideSpeak generates the presentation on their servers

Claude + SlideSpeak: Powerful Use Cases

The combination of Claude’s research and analysis capabilities with SlideSpeak’s presentation generation creates powerful workflows that weren’t possible before. Here are some compelling use cases that showcase this integration:

Deep Research to Presentation Pipeline

One of the most powerful applications is using Claude’s research capabilities to gather information, then immediately converting that research into a professional presentation. For example:

1. Market Research: Ask Claude to research a specific industry, analyze competitors, and identify trends
2. Content Synthesis: Claude processes multiple sources, identifies key insights, and structures the information logically
3. Instant Presentation: Use the SlideSpeak MCP to convert Claude’s research findings directly into a PowerPoint presentation
4. Professional Output: Receive a formatted presentation ready for stakeholder meetings

This workflow eliminates the traditional copy-paste process between research tools and presentation software.

Educational Content Creation

Teachers and trainers can leverage Claude’s knowledge base combined with SlideSpeak’s formatting:

• Curriculum Development: Claude can create comprehensive lesson plans and immediately generate corresponding slide decks
• Student Projects: Students can research topics with Claude’s help and create presentation-ready materials
• Training Materials: Corporate trainers can develop educational content and supporting presentations in a single workflow

Business Intelligence Reporting

For professionals who need to present data insights:

• Data Analysis: Claude can analyze trends, market conditions, or business metrics
• Executive Summaries: Transform complex analysis into executive-friendly presentation formats
• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic recommendations and supporting presentation materials simultaneously

Content Creation Workflows

Content creators and marketers can streamline their presentation development:

• Campaign Planning: Research target audiences and create pitch presentations
• Product Launches: Analyze market positioning and generate launch presentation materials
• Client Proposals: Combine research insights with professional presentation formatting

The key advantage is maintaining context throughout the entire process – Claude retains all the research context when generating presentations, ensuring consistency and relevance across your entire workflow.

Getting started

The SlideSpeak remote MCP represents a significant step forward in making AI-powered presentation creation more accessible. By removing setup barriers and leveraging the growing MCP ecosystem, SlideSpeak has positioned itself as a go-to solution for developers and professionals who need quick, reliable presentation generation.

Whether you’re creating educational content, business presentations, or project reports, the remote MCP makes it possible to generate professional PowerPoint slides without breaking your workflow. The combination of SlideSpeak’s proven presentation capabilities with the convenience of remote MCP architecture creates a compelling solution for modern productivity needs.

To get started, simply obtain your API key from SlideSpeak, update your MCP configuration, and start creating presentations directly from Claude. The future of AI-powered productivity is here, and it’s more accessible than ever.