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cli-anything-quietshrink

Compress macOS screen recordings using hardware HEVC encoding on Apple Silicon.

46.8k|4.4k|Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#video#macOS#compression#hardware#silence#HEVC
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HKUDS/CLI-Anything --skill cli-anything-quietshrink
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-anything-quietshrink
Source: https://github.com/HKUDS/CLI-Anything/tree/main/skills/cli-anything-quietshrink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HKUDS/CLI-Anything --skill cli-anything-quietshrink

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces large macOS screen recording files by leveraging hardware HEVC encoding, enabling faster and silent compression with minimal quality loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast Compression: Compresses video files on Apple Silicon Macs using the system's hardware encoder, significantly reducing file sizes.
  • Quality Presets: Offers preset levels like tiny, transparent, and pristine for different needs such as quick sharing, high-quality output, or archival storage.
  • Use Case: When a user needs to share a large screen recording via chat or email without quality degradation or noise from CPU-based encoding.

Quick Start

Run the command to compress a video file with default quality: cli-anything-quietshrink compress input.mov output.mov

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-anything-quietshrink

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compress macOS screen recordings without fan noise?▼

You can compress macOS screen recordings silently by using hardware-accelerated HEVC encoding, which minimizes CPU usage and prevents fan noise while significantly reducing file sizes on Apple Silicon Macs.

What is the best way to reduce video file size on Apple Silicon for sharing?▼

The best way to reduce video file size on Apple Silicon is using the system's hardware HEVC encoder with quality presets like tiny, which ensures high-quality output suitable for quick sharing via chat or email.

Does hardware video compression work with ffmpeg on macOS?▼

Yes, hardware video compression works with ffmpeg on macOS by utilizing the system's built-in HEVC encoder, allowing fast and efficient compression with minimal quality loss on Apple Silicon Macs.

Can I choose different quality levels for HEVC video compression?▼

Yes, you can choose different quality levels for HEVC video compression using presets like tiny for quick sharing, transparent for high-quality output, or pristine for archival storage.

Why should I use hardware encoding instead of CPU encoding for video?▼

You should use hardware encoding instead of CPU encoding to ensure silent operation and minimal CPU usage, avoiding the noise and heavy resource consumption typical of CPU-based encoding workflows.

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