Read content from Google Slides presentations - get text, find presentations, and retrieve metadata. Use when user asks to: read a presentation, find slides, get presentation content, search for a slideshow, or check presentation details. Lightweight alternative to full Google Workspace MCP server with standalone OAuth authentication. Read-only operations only.
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npx add-skill https://github.com/sanjay3290/ai-skills/blob/main/skills/google-slides/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill google-slidesInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/google-slides/# Google Slides
Lightweight Google Slides integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.
> **⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account.** Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.
## First-Time Setup
Authenticate with Google (opens browser):
```bash
python scripts/auth.py login
```
Check authentication status:
```bash
python scripts/auth.py status
```
Logout when needed:
```bash
python scripts/auth.py logout
```
## Commands
All operations via `scripts/slides.py`. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.
```bash
# Get all text content from a presentation
python scripts/slides.py get-text "1abc123xyz789"
python scripts/slides.py get-text "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1abc123xyz789/edit"
# Find presentations by search query
python scripts/slides.py find "quarterly report"
python scripts/slides.py find "project proposal" --limit 5
# Get presentation metadata (title, slide count, etc.)
python scripts/slides.py get-metadata "1abc123xyz789"
```
## Presentation ID Format
You can use either:
- Direct presentation ID: `1abc123xyz789`
- Full Google Slides URL: `https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1abc123xyz789/edit`
The scripts automatically extract the ID from URLs.
## Output Format
### get-text
Returns extracted text from all slides, including:
- Presentation title
- Text from shapes/text boxes on each slide
- Table data with cell contents
### find
Returns list of matching presentations:
```json
{
"presentations": [
{"id": "1abc...", "name": "Q4 Report", "modifiedTime": "2024-01-15T..."}
],
"nextPageToken": "..."
}
```
### get-metadata
Returns presentation details:
```json
{
"presentationId": "1abc...",
"title": "My Presentation",
"slideCount": 15,
"pageSize": {"width": {...}, "height": {...}},
"hasMasters": true,
"hasLayouts": true
}
```
## Token Management
Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:
- **macOS**: Keychain
- **Windows**: Windows Credential Locker
- **Linux**: Secret S