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#

Step 1: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect Google Slides_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen the dashboard and connect Google Slides

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   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.

bash

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#

bash

# 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#

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

Connection Management#

List Connections#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

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

Verify Connection#

bash

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:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. 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#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_search_presentationsSearch for presentations by name or queryReadgoogleslides_get_presentationGet a presentation's metadata and slide listReadgoogleslides_get_presentation_thumbnailGet thumbnail images of slidesReadgoogleslides_list_slidesList all slides in a presentationReadgoogleslides_get_slideGet a specific slide's metadata and element listReadgoogleslides_get_page_thumbnailGet a thumbnail for a specific slideRead

Presentation Creation#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_create_presentationCreate a new empty presentationWritegoogleslides_create_slideAdd a new slide to an existing presentationWritegoogleslides_copy_presentationCreate a copy of an existing presentationWrite

Text Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_insert_textInsert text into a text box or shapeWritegoogleslides_replace_all_textReplace text throughout a presentationWritegoogleslides_update_text_styleUpdate text formatting (font, size, color, bold, etc.)Write

Shape & Element Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_create_shapeCreate a shape on a slideWritegoogleslides_create_imageInsert an image onto a slideWritegoogleslides_create_lineCreate a line or connector on a slideWritegoogleslides_update_shape_propertiesUpdate shape fill, stroke, and shadowWritegoogleslides_delete_objectDelete an element (shape, image, table, etc.) from a slideWrite

Table Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_create_tableInsert a table onto a slideWritegoogleslides_update_table_row_heightUpdate a table row's heightWritegoogleslides_update_table_column_widthUpdate a table column's widthWritegoogleslides_insert_table_rowsInsert rows into a tableWritegoogleslides_delete_table_rowDelete a row from a tableWrite

Layout & Theme#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_list_page_layoutsList available page layoutsReadgoogleslides_update_page_element_transformMove, resize, or rotate an elementWritegoogleslides_update_slide_positionReorder slides within a presentationWritegoogleslides_update_themeUpdate the presentation theme or color schemeWrite

Presentation-Level Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_update_presentation_titleRename a presentationWritegoogleslides_batch_update_presentationExecute multiple operations in a single requestWritegoogleslides_export_presentationExport a presentation as PDF or other formatRead

Copy Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegoogleslides_copy_slideDuplicate a slide within or across presentationsWritegoogleslides_duplicate_objectDuplicate any presentation objectWrite

Code Examples#

Search for presentations#

bash

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

Get presentation and list slides#

bash

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

Create a new presentation#

bash

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

Insert text into a placeholder#

bash

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#

bash

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#

bash

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

Discovery Workflow#

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

Execution Workflow#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  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                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. 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 / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration google-slides.Missing connectionGoogle Slides is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-slides.RESOURCE_NOT_FOUNDPresentation or slide does not exist. Check the ID.INVALID_ARGUMENTInvalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with clawlink_describe_tool.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

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

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

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call#

1. Ensure the integration slug is exactly google-slides.
2. Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
3. 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

Related Skills#

• Google Docs — For document reading and editing
• Google Drive — For file management and Drive-level operations

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