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blender-vse

Automate Blender VSE timeline creation, keyframing, and rendering via HTTP messages.

7|1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#rendering#scripting#video-editing#timelines#blender#vse
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ptrthomas/blender-agent --skill blender-vse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blender-vse
Source: https://github.com/ptrthomas/blender-agent/tree/main/.claude/skills/blender-vse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ptrthomas/blender-agent --skill blender-vse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drive Blender's Video Sequence Editor to create and edit video timelines, add strips (text, color, movie, image, sound, effects), transitions, keyframe animations, and render video output. Use when the user mentions video editing, VSE, sequences, timelines, subtitles, text overlays, or video rendering in Blender.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates creation and manipulation of VSE strips (TEXT, COLOR, MOVIE, IMAGE, SOUND, SCENE, ADJUSTMENT)
  • Supports transitions, keyframing, and rendering of final video output
  • Use cases include subtitling, overlaying text, timeline layout, and batch rendering for video projects

Quick Start

Open Blender, enable the Blender VSE skill, and describe your video editing task to generate and render the timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about blender-vse

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate video editing timelines in Blender VSE?▼

Blender VSE automation uses Python-driven HTTP messages to the Blender Agent server to create strips, keyframe animations, and render video output. This script-based approach controls timeline editing without manual manipulation.

Can I add subtitle overlays and text strips in Blender's Video Sequence Editor via scripting?▼

Yes, Blender VSE scripting supports creating TEXT strips for subtitle overlays. You can automate strip creation, apply keyframing for dynamic text effects, and configure rendering to export the final video.

Does Blender VSE automation support transitions and keyframe animations?▼

Yes, Blender VSE automation supports applying transitions between strips and keyframing strip properties. It handles various strip types including MOVIE, IMAGE, SOUND, and EFFECT strips, enabling programmatic control over timeline animations and effects.

What do I need to run Blender VSE timeline automation?▼

You need Blender 5.1+ with the VSE enabled and a Blender Agent server receiving Python-driven HTTP messages. This setup allows external scripts to drive strip creation, timeline layout, and rendering configuration for video projects.

What types of VSE strips can I create and manipulate through timeline automation?▼

Blender VSE automation supports creating and manipulating TEXT, COLOR, MOVIE, IMAGE, SOUND, SCENE, and ADJUSTMENT strips. This enables automated timeline layout, batch rendering, and programmatic control over complex video sequence compositions.

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