FFmpeg Media Info

Extract duration, resolution, bitrate, codecs, and stream details from media files.

Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KaiserWhoLearns/skillsbench --skill ffmpeg-media-info
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Skill: FFmpeg Media Info
Source: https://github.com/KaiserWhoLearns/skillsbench/tree/main/tasks/multilingual-video-dubbing/environment/skills/ffmpeg-media-info
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KaiserWhoLearns/skillsbench --skill ffmpeg-media-info

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill makes it simple to extract and analyze essential properties of media files, such as duration, resolution, bitrate, codecs, and streams, without manual probing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Probe media files quickly: Retrieve duration, resolution, bitrate, and stream details using ffprobe and ffmpeg.
  • Validate media compatibility: Check codecs and formats for encoding pipelines and streaming workflows.
  • Debug media issues: Diagnose issues by inspecting stream information and format metadata.
  • Use Case: When preparing a media asset for a mobile app, run this skill to verify that the video meets the required resolution and codec constraints.

Quick Start

Provide a media file path to analyze and run the metadata extraction to obtain structured results.

Frequently Asked Questions about FFmpeg Media Info

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract media metadata like duration, resolution, and bitrate from a video file?

You can extract media metadata like duration, resolution, and bitrate by probing media files with ffprobe to parse headers and output structured JSON data. This skill automates retrieving stream information and codec details without manual command-line probing.

What is the best way to check codecs and formats for a transcoding pipeline?

The best way to check codecs for a transcoding pipeline is to run a media metadata analysis to validate format compatibility. This skill inspects stream information and format metadata to ensure media assets meet specific encoding constraints.

Can I use ffprobe to debug media issues by inspecting stream information?

Yes, you can use ffprobe to debug media issues by inspecting stream information and format metadata. This skill diagnoses problems by parsing media headers and extracting detailed stream properties for video and audio formats.

Does this media metadata extraction work for asset QA across audio and video formats?

Yes, media metadata extraction works for asset QA across audio and video formats. It retrieves duration, resolution, bitrate, and codecs to verify that media assets meet required constraints before deployment in applications.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to parse media headers and output structured data?

Yes, you need ffprobe or ffmpeg access installed in your environment to parse media headers. This skill relies on these dependencies to extract properties and output structured data in JSON or human-readable formats.