cover-gen

Generate platform-optimized video covers and insert them as the first frame.

168|13|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm --skill cover-gen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cover-gen
Source: https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm/tree/main/app/assets/skills/video-skills/cover-gen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/npc-live/clawfirm --skill cover-gen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating platform-optimized video covers and seamlessly inserting a branded first frame is time-consuming and error-prone. This skill automates the process to ensure consistency across platforms and saves time in video publishing pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated generation of platform-specific video covers using AI
  • Extraction of a reference frame from the source video to guide style and composition
  • Insertion of the generated cover as the video’s first frame (0.1s) via FFmpeg
  • Supports multiple platforms with distinct aspect ratios and text guidelines
  • Outputs both a cover image and a ready-to-publish video with the first frame included

Quick Start

Provide the path to your raw video and target platform to generate a cover and insert it as the first frame.

Frequently Asked Questions about cover-gen

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

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How do I generate platform-optimized video covers and insert them as the first frame?

To generate platform-optimized video covers and insert them as the first frame, this skill automates the extraction of a reference frame, computes platform-specific specs, and concatenates a 0.1-second cover clip before the original video using FFmpeg. It outputs both a cover image and a ready-to-publish video.

What is the best way to automate branded thumbnails for social media videos?

Automating branded thumbnails for social media videos is best handled by this skill, which uses media_gen to create AI-generated covers tailored to platform guidelines like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili, YouTube, and LinkedIn, then seamlessly integrates them into your video publishing pipeline.

Does cover-gen support distinct aspect ratios for platforms like Douyin and YouTube?

Yes, cover-gen supports distinct aspect ratios for platforms like Douyin and YouTube by computing platform-specific cover specs during generation, ensuring your video thumbnails meet the required dimensions and text guidelines for each social media platform.

Can I use FFmpeg to insert a 0.1-second cover clip before the original video?

Yes, you can use FFmpeg to insert a 0.1-second cover clip before the original video, which this skill automates by generating the cover image with media_gen and then concatenating it with optional audio handling to create a ready-to-publish video file.

What video metadata is needed to generate AI-generated video covers?

Generating AI-generated video covers requires extracting video metadata from the source file to compute platform-specific cover specs and extract a reference frame, which guides the style and composition of the final AI-generated thumbnail before FFmpeg concatenation.

Are there limitations when adding a first frame to a video for social media workflows?

A limitation when adding a first frame to a video for social media workflows is that the inserted cover clip is fixed at a 0.1-second duration with optional audio handling, meaning complex transitions or longer intro sequences are not supported by this automated concatenation process.