keynote-mcp

# Keynote MCP [](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) [](https://www.python.org/downloads/) [](https://pypi.org/project/keynote-mcp/) [](https://www.apple.com/macos/) An MCP server that gives AI full control over Apple Keynote through AppleScript automation. Create, edit, and export presentations — all via natural language. Ships with a **Claude Skill** that encodes layout rules, font workarounds, and design patterns so presentations come out right on the first try. ## Quick Start ### Prerequisites - macOS 10.14+ - Keynote application installed - Python 3.10+ ### Option A: Install from PyPI ```bash pip install keynote-mcp ``` Or run directly with `uvx` (no install needed): ```bash uvx keynote-mcp ``` ### Option B: Install from source ```bash git clone https://github.com/ByAxe/keynote-mcp.git cd keynote-mcp python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate pip install -e . ``` ### Register the MCP server **Claude Code (PyPI install / uvx):** ```bash claude mcp add keynote-mcp keynote-mcp ``` **Claude Code (from source):** ```bash claude mcp add keynote-mcp "bash -c cd $(pwd) && .venv/bin/python -m keynote_mcp" ``` **Claude Desktop** — add to `claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "keynote-mcp": { "command": "keynote-mcp", "env": { "UNSPLASH_KEY": "your_key_here" } } } } ``` Or if using `uvx`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "keynote-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["keynote-mcp"], "env": { "UNSPLASH_KEY": "your_key_here" } } } } ``` **Other MCP clients:** - Command: `keynote-mcp` (if installed via pip) or `uvx keynote-mcp` - Transport: stdio ### 3. Install the Skill (recommended) The `keynote-presentation`…