PPTX File Validation Workflow

This skill provides a reliable method to validate PowerPoint (.pptx) files when the built-in read_file function fails or returns insufficient information.

When to Use

• read_file fails to read a .pptx file
• You need to verify presentation contents (slide count, titles, structure)
• Standard file readers return incomplete or unreadable data

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Detect read_file Failure

Attempt to read the PowerPoint file using read_file. If it fails, returns garbled content, or doesn't provide the structural information you need, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Use run_shell with python-pptx

Execute a Python script using run_shell with the python-pptx library to inspect the presentation: