SlideForge MCP Server

Remote MCP server that generates consulting-quality PowerPoint slides. Real .pptx files from templates ($0.03) or AI-designed custom layouts ($0.10–$0.20). No installation required.

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Features

• Template rendering — 39 consulting frameworks (SWOT, KPI dashboard, timeline, comparison, Gantt, waterfall…). Instant results, $0.03–0.07/slide.
• Creative AI design — Describe any slide in plain English. AI designs the optimal layout with consulting-grade typography. $0.10–0.20/slide.
• Deck generation — Generate multi-slide decks in parallel. Mix template + creative slides. Auto-compiled into a single .pptx.
• Iterate & refine — Improve any slide with text feedback. AI converges on quality through visual QA.
• Brand themes — Upload your corporate .pptx or define colors/fonts → all future slides match your brand.

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Quick Start

Claude Desktop (OAuth — recommended)

Add to your Claude Desktop MCP config (claude_desktop_config.json):

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

That's it. 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 on signup
2. Get your API key from the Console → API Keys page
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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Available Tools

Generation & Design

Tool	Description	Cost
render_slide	Render from a consulting template with data or brief	$0.03–0.07
generate_slide	AI-designed custom slide from natural language description	$0.10–0.20
generate_deck	Multi-slide PowerPoint deck (parallel generation + auto-compile)	Per-slide
iterate_slide	Improve a previously generated slide based on text feedback	$0.05–0.20

Discovery

Tool	Description	Cost
suggest_template	Find best template(s) for your brief (batch support)	Free
search_templates	Semantic search across 39 templates	Free
list_templates	Browse all templates (filterable by category, audience, style)	Free
list_themes	Available color themes and brand palettes	Free

Status & Account

Tool	Description	Cost
get_slide_status	Poll job status + download URLs + inline preview PNG	Free
list_jobs	Recent generation jobs (filterable by status)	Free
get_usage	Usage stats, cost breakdown, daily history	Free
get_capabilities	Account status, available tools, optimal workflow	Free
submit_feedback	Report bugs, request features, share testimonials	Free

Guided Workflows (MCP Prompts)

Prompt	Description
create_presentation	Step-by-step multi-slide deck creation from a topic
quick_slide	Generate a single consulting-quality slide from a description

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How It Works

1. suggest_template("KPI dashboard for Q1 board review")
   → finds best-matching template

2a. Good match → render_slide(template=uuid, brief="Revenue $12.4M, +18% YoY...")
    → instant .pptx (~1s, $0.03)

2b. No match → generate_slide(brief="Custom waterfall chart showing margin drivers...")
    → AI designs it (~12s, $0.10)

3. Not happy? → iterate_slide(job_id=..., feedback="Make the title larger, add a takeaway bar")
   → improved version

4. Need a deck? → generate_deck(prompt="Q1 Board Review", slide_count=5)
   → 5 slides generated in parallel, compiled into one .pptx

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

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Pricing

	Draft	Pro
Generate / Iterate	$0.10	$0.20
Template Render	$0.03–0.07	—
AI Image	$0.05	$0.10

• Free trial: $3 on signup — enough for ~30 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%
• Feedback rewards: Approved feature requests earn $5, testimonials earn $2

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Authentication

SlideForge supports two auth methods:

OAuth 2.1 (recommended for Claude Desktop) Just add the URL — Claude Desktop handles the rest. Browser opens for Google login on first connection. New users are auto-provisioned with a $3 wallet.

API Key (for programmatic access / other clients) Sign up at slideforge.dev, grab your key from the console. Keys start with sf_live_. Pass via Authorization: Bearer sf_live_xxx header.

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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
• Inline preview in Claude Desktop via get_slide_status

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Support

• GitHub Issues: Report setup problems or bugs
• In-tool feedback: Use the submit_feedback tool directly from your MCP client
• Email: hello@slideforge.dev
• Website: slideforge.dev

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About

Built by Smart Data Brokers GmbH (Switzerland).

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

⭐ Star this repo if you find it useful — it helps others discover SlideForge.

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License

MIT