How do I install Slideshot?

Slideshot is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: slideshot-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Slideshot safe to use?

Yes. Slideshot passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 9.7/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What AI apps work with Slideshot?

Slideshot uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

Back to Browse

Slideshot MCP Server

by 06ketan

Developer ToolsLow Risk9.7Local

Free

Convert HTML to PDF/PNG/WebP/PPTX slide carousels with 11 themes — for LinkedIn, decks, posts.

About

Convert HTML to PDF/PNG/WebP/PPTX slide carousels with 11 themes — for LinkedIn, decks, posts.

Security Report

9.7

Low Risk9.7Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. ⚠️ Package registry links to a different repository than scanned source. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

8 files analyzed · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-06ketan-slideshot": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "slideshot-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

slideshot

Convert AI-generated HTML carousels into high-res PNG, WebP, PDF, and PPTX — via CLI, Web App, MCP Server, or REST API.

Web App · npm CLI · npm MCP · API Spec

Architecture

slideshot/
  packages/
    cli/           ← Core Puppeteer rendering engine + CLI
    mcp-server/    ← MCP stdio server for AI tools
    webapp/        ← Next.js web app with live preview
  prompts/
    generic.md           ← Clean minimal
    branded.md           ← Ketan Slides design system
    instagram-carousel.md ← Bold vibrant IG style
    infographic.md       ← Data-heavy charts
    pitch-deck.md        ← Professional presentations
    dark-modern.md       ← Neon glassmorphism
    editorial.md         ← Magazine serif

Quick Start

CLI

npx slideshot ./my-carousel.html --formats png,webp,pdf --scale 4

Options:

Flag	Default	Description
`-s, --selector`	`.slide`	CSS selector for slide elements
`-W, --width`	`540`	Slide width (CSS px)
`-H, --height`	`675`	Slide height (CSS px)
`--scale`	`4`	Device scale (4x = 2160x2700)
`-f, --formats`	`png,webp,pdf`	Output formats (png, webp, pdf, pptx)
`-q, --quality`	`95`	WebP quality (0-100)
`-o, --out`	`./slides`	Output directory

Web App

Live: slideshot.vercel.app

Or run locally:

cd packages/webapp && npm install && npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 — paste HTML, preview, export.

MCP Server

Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slideshot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "slideshot-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Tools:

create_slides — guided creation workflow with 7 themes and output presets
render_html_to_images — render HTML to PNG/WebP/PDF/PPTX
get_slide_prompt — get AI prompt template for any theme variant
health_check — verify Puppeteer/Chromium availability

Prompts (7 themes):

generic-slides — clean minimal
branded-slides — Ketan Slides design system
instagram-carousel-slides — bold vibrant IG style
infographic-slides — data-heavy charts and stats
pitch-deck-slides — professional presentations
dark-modern-slides — neon glassmorphism
editorial-slides — magazine serif with gold accents

REST API (ChatGPT Actions / OpenWebUI)

The web app exposes an OpenAPI-compatible REST API at https://slideshot.vercel.app.

Endpoints:

Method	Path	Description
`POST`	`/api/render`	Render HTML slides to PNG/WebP/PDF (returns ZIP)
`GET`	`/api/prompt?variant=generic`	Get AI prompt template
`GET`	`/api/openapi.json`	OpenAPI 3.1.0 spec

Platform support:

Platform	Method	Setup
Cursor	MCP	`npx slideshot-mcp` in `.cursor/mcp.json`
Claude Desktop	MCP	`npx slideshot-mcp` in config
ChatGPT	OpenAPI Action	Import `/api/openapi.json`
OpenWebUI	OpenAPI Tool	Import `/api/openapi.json`

AI Prompt Templates

7 prompt variants in prompts/ — copy-paste or use via get_slide_prompt tool:

Variant	File	Style
Generic	`prompts/generic.md`	Clean minimal, Inter font
Branded	`prompts/branded.md`	Space Mono, teal/coral accents
Instagram	`prompts/instagram-carousel.md`	Bold gradients, Poppins
Infographic	`prompts/infographic.md`	DM Sans, stat cards
Pitch Deck	`prompts/pitch-deck.md`	Professional, KPI cards
Dark Modern	`prompts/dark-modern.md`	Neon, glassmorphism
Editorial	`prompts/editorial.md`	Playfair Display, gold

Build All

npm install   # from root — installs all workspaces
npm run build # builds cli → mcp-server
cd packages/webapp && npm run build  # builds webapp separately

Links

Surface	URL
Web App	slideshot.vercel.app
npm CLI	npmjs.com/package/slideshot
npm MCP	npmjs.com/package/slideshot-mcp
GitHub	github.com/06ketan/slideshot
API Spec	slideshot.vercel.app/api/openapi.json