We’re taking your workflow efficiency to the next level! 🚀
You can now create and edit PowerPoint presentations directly inside Cursor using the MagicSlides MCP integration — seamlessly blending AI coding and AI presentation creation in one place.
With just a few simple steps, you can go from idea → PPT → edit → export without ever leaving your coding environment.
✨ What’s New
- MagicSlides MCP Integration: Create stunning presentations right inside Cursor
- Instant PPT Links: Just type your topic and get a fully editable MagicSlides link instantly
- Smooth Setup: Connect your MagicSlides account and Smithery API key easily
- No Context Switching: Stay focused — no need to open browsers or external tools
- Editable & Downloadable: Open, edit, and export presentations directly
⚙️ How It Works
1️⃣ Sign in at magicslides.app/mcp and get your Access ID
2️⃣ Get your API key from smithery/account/api-keys
3️⃣ Install MagicSlides MCP in Cursor using a simple terminal command:
4️⃣ Optionally, manually add MagicSlides to your
mcp.json configuration5️⃣ Ask Cursor to “Create a presentation on [your topic]” and instantly get an editable PPT link
💡 Why It’s Awesome
- Work smarter — create presentations where you code
- Save time by removing the need to switch between apps
- Get AI-powered slide generation right inside your editor
- Edit and export in seconds with the MagicSlides + MCP + Cursor combo
👉 Try it now: magicslides.app/mcp
1 - Sign up to get your Access ID
You need a MagicSlides Access ID to use the MCP integration. Sign up for free to get your Access ID needed for installing MagicSlides MCP on Cursor.
2 - Smithery API Key
You need a Smithery API Key to install MagicSlides MCP. Get your free API key from Smithery.
3 - Run the installation command
Replace
YOUR_SMITHERY_API_KEY with your actual Smithery API Key. Get from hereOpen your terminal and paste the command. This will install MagicSlides MCP in Cursor.
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npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @IndianAppGuy/magicslide-mcp --client cursor --key YOUR_SMITHERY_API_KEY4 - Open Cursor Settings and go to MCP tab
Open Cursor Settings, navigate to the MCP tab, and click on New MCP Server.
5 - Add your Access ID to mcp.json
In the mcp.json file, add this code below the
args section. Replace your_access_id with your actual Access ID from Step 1 or the Account tab in this guide."env": {
"MAGICSLIDES_ACCESS_ID": "your_access_id"
}
6 - Start creating presentations!
Restart Cursor (if already open), then start chatting with the AI. You can now ask it to create presentations!
Try asking: "Create a presentation about AI in healthcare"
Example: "Use MagicSlides to create a 10-slide presentation about renewable energy"
