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How to use ppt-master: setup, workflow and tips
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
PPT Master is an open-source workflow that generates a .pptx file from source material such as PDFs, DOCX files, web pages, or just a topic. It runs inside an agent-capable AI coding or agent tool and produces a deck built from native PowerPoint shapes, charts and tables that you can keep editing. This guide walks through what you need, how to get the repository, and how to get the most from the output.
PPT Masterhugohe3/ppt-master · ★ 72.4k · MIT Install options & downloads Quick start
- 1Choose an agent-capable AI tool. Pick an AI coding or agent tool that supports agents, since PPT Master runs as a workflow inside one.
- 2Clone the repository. Run git clone https://github.com/hugohe3/ppt-master to download the project to your machine.
- 3Read the full README. Open the README in the cloned folder for setup details beyond the excerpt.
- 4Provide your source material. Give the AI a PDF, DOCX, web page or a plain topic.
- 5Add a template if needed. Supply your own .pptx template if the deck must follow brand slide masters and layouts.
- 6Open and edit in PowerPoint. Review the generated .pptx in PowerPoint and refine shapes, charts and text.
- 7Verify content. Check all figures and claims against your sources before presenting.
What you need before you start
PPT Master is described as a workflow that works inside an agent-capable AI tool. The README excerpt does not name a specific tool, so you will need to choose one that supports agents yourself.
The project is released under the MIT licence and written in Python. The README says it runs on your machine and that your data stays local.
- An agent-capable AI tool to host the workflow
- Git, to clone the repository
- Optional: your own .pptx template if you want decks built on your slide masters and layouts
Get the PPT Master repository
The source excerpt gives one install command: cloning the repository from GitHub. The README excerpt is truncated, so check the full README in the cloned folder for any further setup steps before you rely on them.
git clone https://github.com/hugohe3/ppt-masterGenerate a deck from a document or topic
Inside your agent-capable AI tool, hand the AI your source material or a topic. According to the README, PPT Master reasons the argument into shape and then designs the slides, producing a .pptx file with native shapes, charts and tables.
Source material named in the README includes PDFs, DOCX files and web pages. Because the output is a native .pptx, you can open it in PowerPoint and keep editing each element as a PowerPoint object.
- Start with a document you already have, such as a PDF or DOCX, if you want a deck that follows its content
- Use a topic alone if you have no source file yet
- Open the result in PowerPoint and check it before sharing
Use your own PowerPoint template
If your team needs decks on its own design, the README says PPT Master supports your own .pptx templates. Through the template route, it can produce a deck with real slide masters and layouts, using p:sldMaster and p:sldLayout inheritance.
This is the option for teams that need brand consistency rather than a generic look.
- Keep the template's slide masters and layouts as the base of the deck
- Review that the output inherits the layouts you expect
Edit and check the output
The README is clear that examples are single-pass output with no manual polish, and that PowerPoint editing is expected afterward. Plan a review pass for layout, wording and any figures.
The README does not describe any verification of generated data or claims, so check every number and statement against your sources.
- Check all data in charts and tables against the original documents
- Read every claim, since accuracy is not described as verified
- Adjust layout and speaker notes in PowerPoint
What people use it for
- Turning a PDF report into an editable first-draft deck
- Converting a DOCX document into slides for a team meeting
- Building a deck from a topic when no source file exists yet
- Producing slides on a company's own .pptx template with masters and layouts
Frequently asked questions
Is PPT Master free to use?
PPT Master is released under the MIT licence, as stated in the project's README. The README does not list prices for the tool itself, though some sponsor services mentioned in it are paid.
What do I need to run PPT Master?
The README describes it as a workflow inside an agent-capable AI tool and names no specific tool in the excerpt. The install step shown is cloning the repository with git.
Does PPT Master work with PDF and Word files?
The README says you can give it source material such as PDFs, DOCX files and web pages, or just a topic. It then generates a .pptx file from that material.
Can I edit the slides after PPT Master creates them?
Yes. The README says the output consists of native PowerPoint shapes, charts and tables that you can keep editing in PowerPoint. It also says PowerPoint editing is expected afterward.
Can I use my own PowerPoint template?
Yes. The README says it supports your own .pptx templates and, through the template route, can produce decks with real slide masters and layouts.
How does PPT Master compare to Marp, Slidev or python-pptx?
The source does not include a direct comparison. Marp, Slidev, python-pptx and Reveal.js are listed as comparable projects, so review each one against your needs, such as whether you want an AI-driven workflow or a code or markdown approach.
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Our verdict
PPT Master suits people who want an editable first draft generated from existing documents, teams that need decks on their own PowerPoint template, and users who already work in an agent-capable AI tool. It is a poor fit if you need polished slides with no editing or guaranteed accuracy of data, since the README expects manual editing and does not describe verification of content.
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