A cross-platform command-line tool converting Markdown + SQL into plain editable PowerPoint presentations with charts, powered by DuckDB.
## Hello!
```plotance
format: bar
query: |
SELECT *
FROM 'https://example.org/data.csv'
```
Hello, Plotance!
Why PowerPoint? Why not Evidence?
Your boss demands a monthly report filled with charts, in PowerPoint format, using the corporate template file.
The report needs to be editable because the slides and graphs will be reused by random colleagues all over the place.
Features
Versatile Data Connectivity
Queries CSV, JSON, Parquet, and other files hosted on web servers or S3.
Professional Chart Generation
Creates bar, line, scatter, and area charts with comprehensive styling options.
Tabular Data Display
Presents data in tables with customizable styles.
Custom PowerPoint Templates
Supports corporate PowerPoint template files.
Flexible Layout System
Divides slides into rows and columns to organize text blocks and charts.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Open Source License
Released under the MIT License, free for both personal and commercial use.