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ascii-video

Generate colored ASCII character videos from video, audio, images, or generative parameters.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
Search Tags:#animation#video generation#ascii art#media conversion#audio visualizer#retro effects
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GarrettRoi/open-manus --skill ascii-video-garrettroi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ascii-video
Source: https://github.com/GarrettRoi/open-manus/tree/main/skills/creative/ascii-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GarrettRoi/open-manus --skill ascii-video-garrettroi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires numpy, scipy, Pillow, opencv-python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to convert videos, audio, images, or generative input into captivating ASCII character art animations, outputting in various formats like MP4, GIF, or image sequences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video-to-ASCII Conversion: Recreate video footage using colored ASCII characters.
  • Audio-Reactive Visualizers: Generate dynamic visuals that respond to audio input.
  • Generative Animations: Create procedural ASCII art animations.
  • Hybrid Modes: Combine video and audio reactivity, add text overlays, or use TTS narration.
  • Use Case: Turn a music video into a retro, terminal-style animation, or create a dynamic audio visualizer for a podcast intro.

Quick Start

Use the ascii-video skill to convert the video file 'input.mp4' into an animated ASCII GIF.

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 to ASCII art animation?▼

You can convert a video file into an ASCII art animation by processing it with this Skill, which translates video footage into colored ASCII characters and outputs the result as MP4, GIF, or image sequences.

Can I create an audio-reactive visualizer using ASCII characters?▼

Yes, this Skill generates audio-reactive visualizers by using audio file inputs to create dynamic ASCII visuals that respond to sound, suitable for podcast intros or music visualizations.

How does generative ASCII art animation work from images?▼

Generative ASCII art animation works by taking image inputs and applying procedural parameters to create animated ASCII character sequences, utilizing Python, Pillow, and SciPy to process the images into dynamic outputs.

Do I need ffmpeg and Python to output ASCII art as a GIF?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg and Python to output ASCII art as a GIF, as this Skill relies on Python, ffmpeg, Pillow, and SciPy for processing inputs and rendering them into output formats like GIF and MP4.

What is the best way to add text overlays to an ASCII video?▼

The best way to add text overlays to an ASCII video is by using the hybrid modes supported by this Skill, which allow you to combine video and audio reactivity with text overlays or TTS narration during the ASCII conversion process.

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