Google Slides
Create, edit, and manage Google Slides presentations via OAuth authentication.
Pre-Flight Check (ALWAYS RUN FIRST)
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --check --service slidesExit codes:
- 0: Ready to use - proceed with user request
- 1: Need to login - run
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --login - 2: Missing credentials or dependencies - see ../google-master/references/setup-guide.md
Quick Reference
List Presentations
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py listSearch Presentations
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py list --query "quarterly"Get Presentation Info
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py info <presentation_id>Create Presentation
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py create "Q4 Sales Report"Read Slide Content
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py read <presentation_id> --slide 1Add Blank Slide
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py add-slide <presentation_id>Add Slide with Layout
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py add-slide <presentation_id> --layout title_bodyDelete Slide
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py delete-slide <presentation_id> <slide_id>Add Text Box
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py add-text <presentation_id> <slide_id> "Hello World" --x 100 --y 100Add Image
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py add-image <presentation_id> <slide_id> "https://example.com/image.png"Duplicate Presentation
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py duplicate <presentation_id> "Copy of Presentation"Export to PDF
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py export <presentation_id> ./output.pdf --format pdfExport to PowerPoint
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-slides/scripts/slides_operations.py export <presentation_id> ./output.pptx --format pptxPresentation ID
The ID is in the URL:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/[PRESENTATION_ID]/editSlide Layouts
| Layout | Description |
|---|---|
blank | Empty slide |
title | Title slide (large centered title) |
title_body | Title with body text |
title_two_columns | Title with two columns |
title_only | Just a title area |
section | Section header |
big_number | Large number display |
caption | Caption only |
Available Operations
| Operation | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| List | list_presentations() | List all presentations |
| Info | get_presentation_info() | Get presentation metadata |
| Create | create_presentation() | Create new presentation |
| Read | read_slide() | Get slide content |
| Add Slide | add_slide() | Add new slide |
| Delete Slide | delete_slide() | Remove slide |
| Add Text | add_text_box() | Insert text box |
| Add Image | add_image() | Insert image |
| Duplicate | duplicate_presentation() | Copy presentation |
| Export | export_presentation() | Export to PDF/PPTX |
Positioning
Text boxes and images use points (pt) for positioning:
--xand--y: Position from top-left corner--widthand--height: Element dimensions
Standard slide is approximately 720 x 540 points.
Common Workflows
Create Report Presentation
from slides_operations import create_presentation, add_slide, add_text_box
# Create presentation
pres = create_presentation("Monthly Report")
pres_id = pres['id']
# Get first slide ID
info = get_presentation_info(pres_id)
first_slide = info['slides'][0]['id']
# Add title
add_text_box(pres_id, first_slide, "Monthly Performance Report",
x=100, y=200, width=500, height=60)
# Add more slides
add_slide(pres_id, layout='title_body')Export for Sharing
from slides_operations import export_presentation
# Export to PDF for email
export_presentation(presentation_id, "./report.pdf", format='pdf')
# Export to PowerPoint for editing
export_presentation(presentation_id, "./report.pptx", format='pptx')Error Handling
See ../google-master/references/error-handling.md for common errors and solutions.
Setup
First-time setup: ../google-master/references/setup-guide.md
Quick start:
pip install google-auth google-auth-oauthlib google-api-python-client- Create OAuth credentials in Google Cloud Console (enable Google Slides API, choose "Desktop app")
- Add to
.envfile at Nexus root:GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id.apps.googleusercontent.com GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id - Run
python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --login