create-jump-cuts

Name: create-jump-cuts
Availability: InStock
Author: Gooseworks

Remove silence gaps from talking-head video clips using ffmpeg.

6|1|Updated May 29, 2026

Search Tags:#ffmpeg #video production #audio processing #video editing #pause removal

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-ads-skills --skill create-jump-cuts

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Skill: create-jump-cuts
Source: https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-ads-skills/tree/main/skills/atoms/editing/create-jump-cuts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-ads-skills --skill create-jump-cuts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes inter-word and inter-sentence pauses from talking-head video clips, producing a tighter, more engaging delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

Silence Detection and Removal: Automatically detects silence gaps and removes them, resulting in a cleaner video.
Customizable Thresholds: Configure the gap detection threshold to fine-tune the level of silence removal.
Preservation of Speech Content: Ensures that speech content is not removed, only silences are deleted.
Use Case: Ideal for post-production work on talking-head videos, where a more concise and professional delivery is desired.

Quick Start

Run the 'create-jump-cuts' skill on your source video, specifying the output file path:

python3 skills/atoms/editing/create-jump-cuts/scripts/jump_cut.py --source /path/to/source.mp4 --output /path/to/output.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions about create-jump-cuts

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

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How do I remove pauses and silence from video clips automatically?▼

Remove pauses from video clips by running an automated silence detection script that identifies and cuts inter-word gaps. This tightens video pacing in post-production, producing a cleaner, more engaging delivery without manual timeline editing.

Can I use ffmpeg to cut out silence gaps in talking-head videos?▼

Yes, you can use ffmpeg to cut out silence gaps in talking-head videos. The process utilizes ffmpeg-provided silence detection filters to automatically find quiet sections and remove them, ensuring speech content is preserved while only silences are deleted.

How do I adjust the silence detection threshold for video editing?▼

Adjust the silence detection threshold to fine-tune the level of silence removal during video editing. Configurable thresholds allow you to control how aggressively inter-word and inter-sentence pauses are detected and removed from your source footage.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to remove silence from videos?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed to remove silence from videos using this script. It relies on ffmpeg for video processing and optional ffmpeg-provided silence detection filters to automatically identify and remove quiet gaps from your source video files.

Does removing silence gaps from video affect the speech content?▼

Removing silence gaps from video does not affect the speech content. The automated detection ensures speech is preserved, and only inter-word and inter-sentence silences are deleted, resulting in tighter video pacing without losing spoken audio.