cli-anything-videocaptioner

Transcribes video speech, translates subtitles, and burns them with configurable styles via CLI/REPL/JSON output.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill cli-anything-videocaptioner
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Skill: cli-anything-videocaptioner
Source: https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops/tree/main/skills/era-agents-op/cli-anything/videocaptioner/agent-harness/cli_anything/videocaptioner/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill cli-anything-videocaptioner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the end-to-end process of turning spoken video content into accurate, translated subtitles that can be burned into video with customizable visual styles, reducing manual captioning effort and speeding up content publishing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcribe speech from video files using built-in ASR
  • Translate subtitles into multiple languages
  • Burn subtitles into video with configurable styles (ASS outline or rounded backgrounds)
  • CLI with REPL mode for interactive experimentation and batch automation
  • Output JSON-friendly results for easy integration into automation pipelines

Quick Start

Transcribe a video and burn styled subtitles using the default settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-anything-videocaptioner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically transcribe speech from a video and generate subtitles?

You can automatically transcribe speech from a video and generate subtitles using built-in ASR. This process transcribes spoken audio directly from video files and creates synchronized subtitle tracks to reduce manual captioning effort.

Can I translate subtitles into multiple languages and burn them into a video?

Yes, you can translate subtitles into multiple languages and burn them into the video. The process supports configurable visual styles like ASS outline or rounded backgrounds to produce styled, translated caption tracks embedded directly in the video output.

Does this video captioning tool support CLI automation and JSON output?

Yes, this video captioning tool supports CLI automation and JSON output. It provides a CLI with REPL mode for interactive experimentation and batch automation, outputting JSON-friendly results for easy integration into automation pipelines and agent orchestration.

What's the best way to automate adding styled captions to video content?

The best way to automate adding styled captions to video content is using a CLI tool with built-in ASR. It transcribes speech, translates subtitles, and burns them into video files with configurable styles like ASS outlines or rounded backgrounds for automated publishing.

Do I need external ASR dependencies to generate subtitles from video files?

No, you do not need external ASR dependencies to generate subtitles from video files. The transcription process uses built-in ASR to transcribe speech directly, handling the end-to-end process of generating synchronized subtitles without requiring external speech recognition tools.

What subtitle formats and visual styles can I configure when burning captions into video?

You can configure ASS outline or rounded background visual styles when burning captions into video. These configurable styles allow you to customize the appearance of translated subtitles embedded directly into the video file output.