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mdslides-mcp-server

@bsmnyk

About mdslides-mcp-server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for generating HTML slides from Markdown content

Basic information

Category

Other

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

bsmnyk

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mdslides-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "sync"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is mdslides-mcp-server?

mdslides-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that generates HTML presentation slides from Markdown content using the mkslides library. It provides a simple interface to mkslides via MCP, enabling integration with clients like Claude in VSCode for creating and managing presentations.

How to use mdslides-mcp-server?

Install via pip (uv sync or pip install .) or use the provided Docker deployment script. Configure the server in your MCP client settings (e.g., Claude in VSCode) by specifying the command and arguments for either a local Python run or a Docker attach. Once configured, invoke the generate_slides tool with Markdown content and optional theme/options parameters to generate and serve slides via a local HTTP server.

Key features of mdslides-mcp-server

  • Generate HTML slides from Markdown input.
  • Support for mkslides configuration options (themes, highlight themes, Reveal.js options).
  • Clean handling of temporary files.
  • Containerized deployment option using Docker.
  • Integrates with MCP clients like Claude in VSCode.

Use cases of mdslides-mcp-server

  • Create presentation slides directly from a chat interface in VSCode.
  • Automate slide generation from Markdown documents within an AI-assisted workflow.
  • Quickly preview and iterate on slide content without leaving the development environment.

FAQ from mdslides-mcp-server

Does mdslides-mcp-server replace mkslides?

No, it acts as an MCP wrapper around mkslides, providing a programmatic interface for clients to generate slides.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.12 or higher, mkslides installed and in PATH, and an MCP client. Docker is optional for containerized deployment.

Where are generated slides stored?

Slides are generated in the ./mkslides_output directory by default.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport for MCP communication.

Does the README mention authentication?

No, the README does not mention any authentication methods for the server.

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