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Google Slides integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Google Slides connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Google Slides from Claude

Add the Google Slides connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Google Slides from Codex

Add the Google Slides connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Google Slides from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Documents & Forms

What the Google Slides connector can do

Google Slides is a cloud-based presentation editor with real-time collaboration, template gallery, and integration with other Google Workspace apps

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Google Slides once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Create Google Slides Presentation

    Tool to create a blank Google Slides presentation. Use when you need to initialize a new presentation with a specific title, locale, or page size.

  • Create Slides from Markdown

    Creates a new Google Slides presentation from Markdown text. Automatically splits content into slides using '---' separators and applies appropriate templates based on content structure.

  • Get Page Thumbnail v2

    Tool to generate a thumbnail of the latest version of a specified page. Use when you need a preview image URL for a slide page. This request counts as an expensive read request for quota purposes.

  • Update Presentation (Batch/Markdown)

    Update Google Slides presentations using markdown content or raw API text. Supports professional themes, auto-formatting, and multiple slide types (title, bullet, table, quote, image, two-column).

  • Copy Google Slides from Template

    Tool to create a new Google Slides presentation by duplicating an existing template deck via Drive file copy. Use when you need to preserve themes, masters, and layouts exactly as they appear in the template. After copying, use GOOGLESLIDES_PRESENTATIONS_BATCH_UPDATE to replace placeholder text or images.

Representative triggers

  • New Slide Added

    Fires when a new slide is added to a Google Slides presentation.

Connection

API and auth details

Google Slides API enables programmatic creation and editing of presentations. Integrations can create decks, read page elements, insert and update text, shapes, images, tables, charts, speaker notes, and layouts, run batch updates, and connect presentation generation workflows to Google Workspace OAuth authorization.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Google Slides

Can Claude use Google Slides?

Yes. Add a Google Slides connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Google Slides through Type?

Yes. Add a Google Slides connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Google Slides MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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