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decklink-docs

Search cached DeckLink API and ffmpeg docs with JSON output.

15|4|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#api#search#sdk#ffmpeg#decklink#decklink-docs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill decklink-docs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: decklink-docs
Source: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/tree/main/.claude/skills/decklink-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill decklink-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

DeckLink developers and integrators often need quick, offline access to documentation for the DeckLink API and ffmpeg decklink options without browsing login-gated sites. This skill provides a local, searchable index of pages and a text view for rapid reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search for API names, interfaces, or ffmpeg decklink options across cached docs.
  • Read full sections or fetch entire pages and generate JSON payloads for downstream tasks.
  • Prime and cache pages for offline access and fast repeated lookups.

Quick Start

Run the decklinkdocs.py tool to list pages, fetch a page, or search for a term across cached docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about decklink-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search DeckLink API documentation offline for IDeckLinkInput and IDeckLinkOutput interfaces?▼

Search DeckLink API documentation offline using the decklinkdocs.py tool to query a local cache. It supports text search across cached pages to retrieve IDeckLinkInput and IDeckLinkOutput interfaces without login-gated sites.

Can I retrieve ffmpeg decklink format_code options from a local documentation cache?▼

Yes, retrieve ffmpeg decklink -format_code options from a local documentation cache. The skill searches a fixed catalog of cached pages and fetches specific sections or entire pages for quick reference.

What is the best way to look up DeckLink SDK pixel formats during device development?▼

Use the decklinkdocs.py tool to look up DeckLink SDK pixel formats during device development. It searches a fixed catalog of cached documentation pages and returns text views for rapid reference.

Does the DeckLink documentation search tool output JSON payloads for downstream tooling?▼

Yes, the DeckLink documentation search tool outputs JSON-formatted payloads. After fetching entire pages or sections from the local cache, it generates JSON outputs suitable for downstream tasks and tooling.

How do I prime and cache DeckLink API pages for fast repeated lookups?▼

Prime and cache DeckLink API pages by running the decklinkdocs.py tool. This stores documentation locally, ensuring fast repeated lookups and offline access to DeckLink API and ffmpeg decklink docs.

Why use a local documentation index for DeckLink SDK integration instead of browsing online?▼

Use a local documentation index for DeckLink SDK integration to get quick, offline access without browsing login-gated sites. It enables fast text search and section retrieval for verifying interfaces and ffmpeg options.

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