Transcodes and manipulates video/audio media using FFmpeg command lines and filter graphs.
npx skills add https://github.com/plurigrid/asi --skill ffmpeg-media
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: ffmpeg-media Source: https://github.com/plurigrid/asi/tree/main/skills/ffmpeg-media Command: npx skills add https://github.com/plurigrid/asi --skill ffmpeg-media
FFmpeg-media provides a compact guide to media processing, covering transcoding, stream extraction, filter graphs, and hardware-accelerated transformations. It helps you automate common video/audio workflows and generate outputs with repeatable, reproducible commands.
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 23 output.mp4
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Transcoding converts video between formats and codecs using FFmpeg command-line operations. Use ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 23 output.mp4 to re-encode with a specific codec; adjust the output container extension and codec flags (-c:v for video, -c:a for audio) to target your desired format.
FFmpeg filter graphs enable complex processing pipelines combining scaling, color adjustments, text overlays, and effects in a single command. Chain filters with -vf or -af flags—for example, -vf "scale=1280:720,drawtext=text='Label'" applies multiple transformations sequentially before output.
Stream extraction and muxing let you isolate audio, video, or combine them into new containers. Use ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -q:a 0 -map a output.mp3 to extract audio, or -map 0:v:0 -map 1:a:0 to merge video and audio streams from separate inputs.
FFmpeg supports hardware acceleration for faster transcoding on compatible GPUs. Use hardware-specific encoders like -c:v hevc_nvenc (NVIDIA) or -c:v hevc_videotoolbox (Apple) instead of software codecs to offload processing and reduce CPU usage.
FFmpeg's command-line interface supports batch automation and reproducible operations through shell scripts or orchestration tools. Define your filter graph, codec, and output parameters once, then apply identical settings across multiple files for consistent, repeatable conversions.
Yes; combine scaling, color adjustments, and effects in one filter graph using -vf. For example, -vf "scale=1920:1080,eq=brightness=0.1" scales and adjusts brightness simultaneously, reducing intermediate files and processing overhead.
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