Googleslides Automation

When to use this skill

Use Googleslides Automation when an AI agent needs a reusable SKILL.md workflow for this job: Automate Google Slides tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create presentations, add slides from Markdown, batch update, copy from templates, get thumbnails. Always search tools first for current schemas.

When not to use it

Skip Googleslides Automation when the task is outside the productivity category, or when a more specific skill in this directory already covers the same workflow with clearer triggers.

How to install

1. Personal install: create ~/.claude/skills/googleslides-automation/SKILL.md (and any bundled scripts) so Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and compatible agents can load it in every project.
2. Project install: commit the same folder at .claude/skills/googleslides-automation/ so teammates get the skill with the repo.
3. Restart the agent session after copying files so it re-scans the skills directory, then ask for the task in words that match the skill description.

Full install guide for Claude, Cursor, and Codex

What this skill does

# Google Slides Automation via Rube MCP

Create, edit, and manage Google Slides presentations programmatically using Rube MCP (Composio).

**Toolkit docs**: [composio.dev/toolkits/googleslides](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleslides)

## Prerequisites - Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available) - Active connection via `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `googleslides` - Always call `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` first to get current tool schemas

## Setup **Get Rube MCP**: Add `https://rube.app/mcp` as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` responds 2. Call `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `googleslides` 3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete setup 4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

## Core Workflows

### 1. Create a Blank Presentation Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_CREATE` to initialize a new blank presentation. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_CREATE Parameters: - title (required): Title for the new presentation - presentationId (optional): Specific ID to assign (usually auto-generated) ```

### 2. Create Slides from Markdown Use `GOOGLESLIDES_CREATE_SLIDES_MARKDOWN` to generate a full presentation from Markdown text. Content is automatically split into slides. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_CREATE_SLIDES_MARKDOWN Parameters: - title (required): Presentation title - markdown_text (required): Markdown content (auto-split into slides) ```

### 3. Batch Update a Presentation Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE` to apply updates to an existing presentation using Markdown or raw API requests. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE Parameters: - presentationId (required): Target presentation ID - markdown_text: Markdown content to update slides - requests: Raw Google Slides API batch update requests - writeControl: Write control settings ```

### 4. Copy from Template Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_COPY_FROM_TEMPLATE` to duplicate an existing presentation as a template. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_COPY_FROM_TEMPLATE Parameters: - template_presentation_id (required): Source template presentation ID - new_title (required): Title for the new copy - parent_folder_id (optional): Google Drive folder for the copy ```

### 5. Get Presentation Details Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_GET` to retrieve the current state of a presentation including all slides and elements. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_GET Parameters: - presentationId (required): Presentation ID to retrieve - fields (optional): Specific fields to return ```

### 6. Generate Slide Thumbnails Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET_THUMBNAIL` to generate a thumbnail image URL for a specific slide. ``` Tool: GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET_THUMBNAIL Parameters: - presentationId (required): Presentation ID - pageObjectId (required): Page/slide object ID - thumbnailProperties.mimeType: Image format (e.g., PNG) - thumbnailProperties.thumbnailSize: Thumbnail size ```

## Common Patterns

- **Markdown-first workflow**: Use `GOOGLESLIDES_CREATE_SLIDES_MARKDOWN` to quickly generate presentations from structured text. The tool auto-splits content into separate slides. - **Template-based generation**: Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_COPY_FROM_TEMPLATE` to copy a styled template, then `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE` to fill in content. - **Retrieve then modify**: Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_GET` to inspect slide structure and object IDs, then `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE` to make targeted changes. - **Export thumbnails**: Use `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET` to list page object IDs, then `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET_THUMBNAIL` to generate preview images. - **Share presentations**: Combine with `GOOGLEDRIVE_ADD_FILE_SHARING_PREFERENCE` (googledrive toolkit) to share after creation.

## Known Pitfalls

- `GOOGLESLIDES_CREATE_SLIDES_MARKDOWN` creates a brand-new presentation each time -- it cannot append to an existing one. - `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE` with raw `requests` requires knowledge of the Google Slides API request format. Prefer `markdown_text` for simpler updates. - Page object IDs must be obtained from `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_GET` before using thumbnail or page-get tools. - The `presentationId` is the long alphanumeric string from the Google Slides URL (between `/d/` and `/edit`). - Copying from a template requires the authenticated user to have at least read access to the template presentation.

## Quick Reference | Action | Tool | Key Parameters | |--------|------|----------------| | Create blank presentation | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_CREATE` | `title` | | Create from Markdown | `GOOGLESLIDES_CREATE_SLIDES_MARKDOWN` | `title`, `markdown_text` | | Batch update slides | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE` | `presentationId`, `markdown_text` or `requests` | | Copy from template | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_COPY_FROM_TEMPLATE` | `template_presentation_id`, `new_title` | | Get presentation | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_GET` | `presentationId` | | Get page details | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET` | `presentationId`, `pageObjectId` | | Get slide thumbnail | `GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_PAGES_GET_THUMBNAIL` | `presentationId`, `pageObjectId` |

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Intended uses

• Use Googleslides Automation when this documented workflow matches the task.