by maekawataiki
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint converts Markdown to PowerPoint with diagrams, templates, and custom file paths for fast d
Converts Markdown content or files to PowerPoint presentations using pandoc, with support for automatic diagram rendering and custom templates.
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint is a community-built MCP server published by maekawataiki that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint converts Markdown to PowerPoint with diagrams, templates, and custom file paths for fast d It is categorized under productivity. This server exposes 1 tool that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
You can install Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
MIT
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Share your MCP server with the developer community
Strong directory entry: Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
We evaluated Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
Strong directory entry: Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
We evaluated Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
Strong directory entry: Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
Strong directory entry: Pandoc Markdown to PowerPoint surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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A Model Context Protocol server for converting Markdown content to PowerPoint (PPTX) presentations using pandoc.
This MCP server provides a simple tool to transform Markdown content into PowerPoint presentations while preserving formatting and structure. Perfect for creating presentations from documentation, notes, or any Markdown content.
convert-contents
contents (string): Markdown content to convert (required if input_file not provided)input_file (string): Path to Markdown input file (required if contents not provided)output_file (string): Complete path for PPTX output file (required)template (string): Path to a template PPTX document to use for styling (optional){
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-pandoc-md2pptx": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-pandoc-md2pptx"]
}
}
}
Pandoc Installation
# macOS
brew install pandoc
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install pandoc
# Windows
# Download from: https://pandoc.org/installing.html
UV Package Installation
# macOS
brew install uv
# Windows/Linux
pip install uv
"Convert this markdown to PowerPoint and save as /presentations/demo.pptx:
# My Presentation
## Slide 1
Content here"
"Convert /path/to/input.md to PPTX and save as /path/to/output.pptx"
"Convert markdown to PPTX using /templates/theme.pptx as template and save as /presentations/styled.pptx"
Create custom PowerPoint templates for consistent branding:
Generate default template:
pandoc -o template.pptx --print-default-data-file reference.pptx
Customize in PowerPoint with your fonts, colors, and slide layouts
Use in conversion:
"Convert content using /path/to/template.pptx as template"
Add to your Claude Desktop config:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-pandoc-md2pptx": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-pandoc-md2pptx"]
}
}
}
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-pandoc-md2pptx --client claude
uv run pytest
uv sync
uv build
uv publish
Special thanks to MCP Pandoc and pandoc-ext/diagram
Simple, focused Markdown to PowerPoint conversion via MCP
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.