Google Slides

Access Google Slides via the Google Slides API with managed OAuth authentication. Inspect presentations, create or update slide content, manage layouts, and coordinate deck workflows.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Google Slides API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│   Google Slides  │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │   (Slides API)   │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Slides     │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token       │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │  Google  │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │  Slides  │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Google Slides again."

Quick Start

# Search for presentations
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_search_presentations" --params '{"query": "sales deck"}'

# Get presentation details
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_get_presentation" --params '{"presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID"}'

# List slides
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_list_slides" --params '{"presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID"}'

Authentication

All Google Slides tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Google account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Google Slides API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides and connect Google Slides.
Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for google-slides in the list.

Verify Connection

clawlink_list_tools --integration google-slides

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Google Slides.

Reconnect

If Google Slides tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides
After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-slides

Security & Permissions

Access is scoped to presentations within the connected Google account.
All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
Destructive actions (delete slides, delete elements) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
Presentation sharing permissions should be reviewed before making changes.

Tool Reference

Presentation Discovery & Reading

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_search_presentations | Search for presentations by name or query | Read | | googleslides_get_presentation | Get a presentation's metadata and slide list | Read | | googleslides_get_presentation_thumbnail | Get thumbnail images of slides | Read | | googleslides_list_slides | List all slides in a presentation | Read | | googleslides_get_slide | Get a specific slide's metadata and element list | Read | | googleslides_get_page_thumbnail | Get a thumbnail for a specific slide | Read |

Presentation Creation

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_create_presentation | Create a new empty presentation | Write | | googleslides_create_slide | Add a new slide to an existing presentation | Write | | googleslides_copy_presentation | Create a copy of an existing presentation | Write |

Text Operations

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_insert_text | Insert text into a text box or shape | Write | | googleslides_replace_all_text | Replace text throughout a presentation | Write | | googleslides_update_text_style | Update text formatting (font, size, color, bold, etc.) | Write |

Shape & Element Operations

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_create_shape | Create a shape on a slide | Write | | googleslides_create_image | Insert an image onto a slide | Write | | googleslides_create_line | Create a line or connector on a slide | Write | | googleslides_update_shape_properties | Update shape fill, stroke, and shadow | Write | | googleslides_delete_object | Delete an element (shape, image, table, etc.) from a slide | Write |

Table Operations

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_create_table | Insert a table onto a slide | Write | | googleslides_update_table_row_height | Update a table row's height | Write | | googleslides_update_table_column_width | Update a table column's width | Write | | googleslides_insert_table_rows | Insert rows into a table | Write | | googleslides_delete_table_row | Delete a row from a table | Write |

Layout & Theme

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_list_page_layouts | List available page layouts | Read | | googleslides_update_page_element_transform | Move, resize, or rotate an element | Write | | googleslides_update_slide_position | Reorder slides within a presentation | Write | | googleslides_update_theme | Update the presentation theme or color scheme | Write |

Presentation-Level Operations

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_update_presentation_title | Rename a presentation | Write | | googleslides_batch_update_presentation | Execute multiple operations in a single request | Write | | googleslides_export_presentation | Export a presentation as PDF or other format | Read |

Copy Operations

| Tool | Description | Mode | |------|-------------|------| | googleslides_copy_slide | Duplicate a slide within or across presentations | Write | | googleslides_duplicate_object | Duplicate any presentation object | Write |

Code Examples

Search for presentations

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_search_presentations" \
  --params '{
    "query": "Q4 sales deck"
  }'

Get presentation and list slides

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_get_presentation" \
  --params '{
    "presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID"
  }'

Create a new presentation

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_create_presentation" \
  --params '{
    "title": "Product Launch Deck"
  }'

Insert text into a placeholder

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_insert_text" \
  --params '{
    "presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID",
    "page_id": "SLIDE_PAGE_ID",
    "text": "Welcome to our presentation!",
    "element_id": "YOUR_ELEMENT_ID"
  }'

Replace text throughout a presentation

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_replace_all_text" \
  --params '{
    "presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID",
    "replace_text": "New Company Name",
    "search_text": "Old Company Name"
  }'

Create a new slide

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googleslides_create_slide" \
  --params '{
    "presentation_id": "YOUR_PRESENTATION_ID",
    "layout_index": 1
  }'

Discovery Workflow

Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Google Slides is connected.
Call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-slides to see the live catalog.
Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration google-slides.
If no Google Slides tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides.

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  search → get → list → call                                │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List slides → Get details → Show results         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                        │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves    │
│           → Execute update                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes.
For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

Presentation IDs are the long ID string in the presentation URL.
Slide IDs and element IDs can be obtained from get_presentation or get_slide responses.
batch_update_presentation allows combining multiple operations into a single API call for efficiency.
Text insertion requires knowing the target element ID (text box or shape).
Layouts control the placement and styling of placeholders on new slides.
Thumbnail operations return image data useful for previews.

Error Handling

| Status / Error | Meaning | |----------------|---------| | Tool not found | The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration google-slides. | | Missing connection | Google Slides is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides. | | RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND | Presentation or slide does not exist. Check the ID. | | INVALID_ARGUMENT | Invalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with clawlink_describe_tool. | | Write rejected | User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes. |

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
```
openclaw plugins list
```
If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

If a fresh chat does not help, run:

openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Ensure the integration slug is exactly google-slides.
Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources

Google Slides API Overview
Presentations Reference
ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=google-slides-presentations
ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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