clip-hand-skill

Download, transcribe, and clip long videos into captioned short clips.

Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#social media #transcription #content creation #yt-dlp #ffmpeg #video editing #clips

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/bacoco/openfang-fork --skill clip-hand-skill-bacoco

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clip-hand-skill
Source: https://github.com/bacoco/openfang-fork/tree/main/crates/openfang-hands/bundled/clip
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bacoco/openfang-fork --skill clip-hand-skill-bacoco

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of short, engaging video clips from longer videos, perfect for social media platforms like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Clipping: Downloads videos from URLs, transcribes audio, and intelligently selects compelling segments.
Caption Generation: Burns SRT captions onto clips for accessibility and engagement.
Publishing: Optionally publishes clips directly to Telegram and/or WhatsApp.
Use Case: Turn a long webinar or podcast into a series of shareable 30-second clips highlighting key insights or funny moments.

Quick Start

Use the clip-hand-skill to create viral short clips from the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about clip-hand-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically create short clips from long-form videos for social media?▼

To create short clips from long-form videos, the Skill downloads URLs, transcribes audio via speech-to-text, intelligently selects compelling segments, and burns SRT captions onto the final clips for social media platforms.

Can I use yt-dlp URLs to generate transcribed video clips with captions?▼

Yes, you can use yt-dlp URLs to generate clips. The Skill downloads the video, transcribes the audio using supported speech-to-text providers, and burns SRT captions directly onto the output video clips.

Does this video editing workflow support publishing clips directly to Telegram and WhatsApp?▼

Yes, the workflow supports publishing clips directly to Telegram and WhatsApp. After downloading, transcribing, and captioning, it optionally distributes the final short clips to these messaging platforms.

What is the best way to turn a webinar or podcast into viral short clips?▼

The best way to turn a webinar or podcast into viral short clips is by using automated segment selection. The Skill transcribes the audio, identifies key insights or funny moments, and outputs shareable 30-second clips.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to burn SRT captions onto video clips?▼

Yes, ffmpeg is required to burn SRT captions onto video clips. The Skill relies on ffmpeg for video processing and rendering the transcription text directly onto the selected short segments.