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Google Slides

Authentication Type: OAuth Description: Create, read, and modify Google Slides presentations programmatically including adding slides, inserting text and images, and managing slide order.

Beta Notice

This tool is currently in beta testing and not yet available for general use.

To get the Google Slides tool added to your Cotera workspace, please contact our support team at support.cotera.co.

Presentations

Manage entire presentations.

Get Presentation

Retrieve the full details of a Google Slides presentation including all slides, page size, locale, and revision ID.

Operation Type: Query (Read)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID from the URL

Returns:

  • presentationId string: Presentation ID
  • title string: Presentation title
  • pageSize object | null: Width and height dimensions
  • slides array: List of slides with objectId, pageType, and pageElements
  • locale string | null: Presentation locale
  • revisionId string | null: Current revision ID

Create Presentation

Create a new blank Google Slides presentation with a given title.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • title string (required): Title for the new presentation

Returns:

  • presentationId string: ID of the created presentation
  • title string: Title of the created presentation
  • slidesCount number: Number of slides (typically 1 for a new presentation)

Slides

Work with individual slides within a presentation.

List Slides

List all slides in a presentation with their object IDs and types. Lighter than fetching the full presentation.

Operation Type: Query (Read)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • limit number (nullable): Maximum slides to return. Null returns all.

Returns:

  • slides array: List of slides with objectId, pageType, and slideIndex
  • totalSlides number: Total slide count

Get Page

Get detailed information about a specific slide including all page elements (text boxes, shapes, images).

Operation Type: Query (Read)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • pageObjectId string (required): The slide's object ID

Returns:

  • objectId string: Page object ID
  • pageType string | null: Type of page
  • pageElements array | null: All elements on the page
  • slideProperties object | null: Layout and master page references

Get Thumbnail

Generate a thumbnail image URL for a specific slide.

Operation Type: Query (Read)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • pageObjectId string (required): The slide's object ID

Returns:

  • contentUrl string: URL to the thumbnail image (PNG)
  • width number | null: Width in pixels
  • height number | null: Height in pixels

Create Slide

Add a new slide to a presentation at a specific position, optionally using a layout template.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • insertionIndex number (nullable): Zero-based position for the new slide. Null appends at the end.
  • layoutId string (nullable): Layout object ID to use. Null creates a blank slide.

Returns:

  • objectId string: Object ID of the new slide

Duplicate Slide or Element

Create a copy of an existing slide or page element within the presentation.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • objectId string (required): The object ID of the slide or element to duplicate

Returns:

  • duplicatedObjectId string: Object ID of the new copy

Delete Slide or Element

Remove a slide or page element from the presentation.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • objectId string (required): The object ID of the slide or element to delete

Returns:

  • success boolean: Whether the deletion was successful

Reorder Slides

Move one or more slides to a new position within the presentation.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • slideObjectIds string[] (required): Object IDs of slides to move
  • insertionIndex number (required): Zero-based target position

Returns:

  • success boolean: Whether the reorder was successful
  • movedSlideCount number: Number of slides moved

Content

Add and modify content on slides.

Replace Text

Find and replace text across all slides or specific slides in the presentation.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • replacements array (required): List of replacements, each with searchText, replaceText, matchCase, and optional pageObjectIds

Returns:

  • totalReplacements number: Total occurrences changed
  • replies array: Per-replacement occurrence counts

Insert Text

Insert text into a text box or shape element on a slide.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • objectId string (required): Object ID of the text box or shape
  • text string (required): Text content to insert
  • insertionIndex number (nullable): Character index for insertion. Null inserts at the beginning.

Returns:

  • success boolean: Whether insertion was successful

Add Image

Insert an image from a URL onto a specific slide.

Operation Type: Mutation (Write)

Parameters:

  • presentationId string (required): The presentation ID
  • pageObjectId string (required): Slide to place the image on
  • imageUrl string (required): Publicly accessible HTTPS image URL
  • width number (nullable): Width in EMU (1 inch = 914400 EMU)
  • height number (nullable): Height in EMU
  • translateX number (nullable): Horizontal offset in EMU
  • translateY number (nullable): Vertical offset in EMU

Returns:

  • objectId string: Object ID of the new image element

Common Use Cases

Presentation Automation:

  • Generate sales decks from CRM data by creating presentations and populating placeholder text
  • Build weekly reports by duplicating template slides and replacing text with fresh data
  • Create branded presentations with consistent layouts and imagery

Content Management:

  • Bulk update company branding across presentation templates using text replacement
  • Insert charts and images from data pipelines onto specific slides
  • Reorganize presentation sections by reordering slides programmatically

Workflow Integration:

  • Auto-generate pitch decks when new deals are created in your CRM
  • Create onboarding presentations for new team members with personalized content
  • Build slide thumbnails for preview galleries in internal tools