ascii-video

Convert video, audio, and text inputs into ASCII art videos using Python.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill ascii-video-aivos-xie
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Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills/tree/main/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill ascii-video-aivos-xie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires numpy, pillow, scipy, opencv, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to convert video, audio, and text inputs into visually striking ASCII art videos, offering a unique and creative way to present content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video to ASCII: Convert video files into ASCII art MP4/GIFs.
  • Audio-Responsive Visuals: Create visuals that respond to audio frequencies and beats.
  • Text to ASCII: Generate ASCII art from text inputs.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want to create a promotional video for a music album. Use this Skill to convert the album's music video into an ASCII art MP4, complete with audio-reactive visuals that enhance the listening experience.

Quick Start

Use the ascii-video skill to create an ASCII art video from the provided video file 'music-video.mp4'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ascii-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a video file into ASCII art?

To convert a video file into ASCII art, this Skill processes the input video using Python, NumPy, and OpenCV to map pixel luminance to text characters, then encodes the result into an MP4 or GIF using ffmpeg.

Can I create audio-reactive ASCII visuals from music?

Yes, you can create audio-reactive ASCII visuals from music by using this Skill's audio processing capabilities, which analyze audio frequencies and beats via SciPy to generate responsive text-based visualizations.

What are the prerequisites for generating ASCII art videos with Python?

The prerequisites for generating ASCII art videos are Python 3.10 or higher, along with the NumPy, Pillow, SciPy, OpenCV, and ffmpeg libraries installed to handle rendering, processing, and encoding.

What is the best way to turn text inputs into ASCII art videos?

The best way to turn text inputs into ASCII art videos is using this Skill's text-to-ASCII rendering feature, which leverages Pillow to generate frames and ffmpeg to encode them into a video format.

Does this ASCII video generator support exporting to GIF?

Yes, this ASCII video generator supports exporting to GIF, utilizing ffmpeg to encode the rendered ASCII frames from your original video, audio, or text inputs into the final animated format.

Why use ffmpeg for ASCII art video generation?

You need ffmpeg for ASCII art video generation because it handles the video encoding process, taking the rendered image frames generated by Python and Pillow and compressing them into a playable MP4 or GIF file.