Paper PPT Agent: Turn Research Papers into Slides with AI

Overview

Paper PPT Agent is an open-source tool that automatically converts academic PDF papers or LaTeX source files into editable PowerPoint presentations. Instead of spending hours building slides from a research paper, you just upload the file - the AI handles everything from content analysis, structure planning, and layout design to visual quality checks.

The three-stage multi-agent pipeline works as follows: Strategist (plans content and slide structure), Executor (generates the actual slides), and Critic (QA pass: checks text overflow, alignment issues, contrast). Supports multiple AI models: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek.

How to Use

1. Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/CRui5in/paper-ppt-agent
2. Run the startup script: ./start-dev.sh (macOS/Linux) or start-dev.bat (Windows)
3. Open the frontend at http://127.0.0.1:5173
4. Upload your PDF paper or TeX file
5. Select an AI model and configure your API key
6. Run the pipeline - receive an editable PPT when complete

Notes

• Requires an API key for at least one supported model: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or DeepSeek
• Built-in PPT editor (powered by PPTist) lets you refine slides directly in the browser
• "Deep Research" mode lets the AI pull in external sources to enrich slide content
• Supports importing existing PPT templates

Click the button above to view the full repo and setup guide on GitHub.