ascii-video

Convert video and audio into colored ASCII video with per-cell rendering.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire --skill ascii-video-1thirteeng3
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire/tree/main/integrations/hermes-agent/skills/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/1thirteeng3/greenmoire --skill ascii-video-1thirteeng3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Production pipeline for ASCII video that converts video/audio/images/generative input into colored ASCII character video output (MP4, GIF, image sequence). It enables terminal-like visuals and data-art style video with color-per-cell rendering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-grid ASCII rendering with per-cell color to provide rich texture and depth.
  • Supports: video-to-ASCII conversion, audio-reactive visuals, generative ASCII art, hybrid video+audio, and text/lyrics overlays across standard media formats.
  • Outputs MP4, GIF, or image sequences for easy sharing, publishing, and archival visualization.

Quick Start

Provide an input media source and prompt to generate a colored ASCII video pipeline ready for export.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert video to colored ASCII art output?

Colored ASCII video conversion transforms your input media into terminal-style visuals using a self-contained pipeline. It processes video, audio, or images into MP4, GIF, or image sequence formats with per-cell color rendering.

Can I create audio-reactive generative ASCII visuals from standard media?

Audio-reactive generative ASCII visuals are supported by processing hybrid video and audio input. The pipeline applies multi-grid ASCII rendering with per-cell color to generate dynamic visual output from your standard media formats.

Does this ASCII video pipeline require Python and ffmpeg to run?

This ASCII video pipeline requires Python 3.10+, NumPy, Pillow, SciPy, and ffmpeg to execute. This tech stack provides the necessary environment for processing media input and generating colored character video output.

What is the best way to export terminal-style ASCII video for data-art presentations?

Exporting terminal-style ASCII video for data-art involves using a pipeline that applies multi-grid ASCII rendering with per-cell color. You can output the resulting visual media as MP4, GIF, or image sequences for presentations and archival visualization.

How do I add text or lyrics overlays to an ASCII video?

Adding text or lyrics overlays to an ASCII video is supported directly within the conversion pipeline. It processes standard media formats to integrate text overlays alongside multi-grid colored ASCII rendering for your output video.