iframely

Extract URL metadata and generate rich media embeds via the Iframely API.

1|2|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/addisonk/claude-code-skills --skill iframely
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Skill: iframely
Source: https://github.com/addisonk/claude-code-skills/tree/main/services/iframely
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/addisonk/claude-code-skills --skill iframely

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of integrating rich media previews and unfurled URL content into your applications, eliminating the need for manual parsing and embedding logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Metadata Extraction: Retrieve titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and author information from web links.
  • Rich Media Embedding: Generate embeddable HTML for videos, images, and interactive content.
  • Use Case: When a user pastes a link to a YouTube video or a news article in a chat interface, use this Skill to automatically display a preview card with the video player or article summary.

Quick Start

Use the iframely skill to get the embeddable HTML for the URL 'https://www.example.com/article'.

Frequently Asked Questions about iframely

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract metadata and generate a URL preview for a web application?

To extract metadata and generate a URL preview, you can use this Skill to retrieve titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and author information from web links. It handles the parsing and returns embeddable HTML snippets.

What is link unfurling and how does oEmbed integration work?

Link unfurling is the process of expanding a raw URL into a rich media preview card. This Skill handles oEmbed integration by querying the Iframely API to automatically generate dynamic content previews for pasted links.

Do I need an API key to retrieve rich media embeds from URLs?

Yes, you need an API key to authenticate with the Iframely API. This Skill requires valid API key authentication to extract metadata and generate rich media embeds or oEmbed responses from web links.

Can I use this to generate embeddable HTML for videos and interactive content?

Yes, you can use this Skill to generate embeddable HTML for videos, images, and interactive content. It processes URLs and returns various response formats, including HTML snippets for direct embedding in your web application.

What's the best way to display a preview card when a user pastes a link in a chat interface?

The best way to display a preview card for pasted links is to pass the URL to this Skill. It extracts the article summary or video player metadata and generates a rich media embed for your chat interface.

Why does my URL metadata extraction return different response formats?

URL metadata extraction returns different response formats because the Iframely API handles various sources dynamically. This Skill manages these varying responses, providing both JSON data and HTML snippets for flexible embedding.