media-understand

Analyze images, videos, and audio to extract descriptions, summaries, and transcripts.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin --skill media-understand
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: media-understand
Source: https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin/tree/main/skills/media-understand
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxgent-ai/maxgent-plugin --skill media-understand

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes multimedia content (images, videos, and audio) to generate descriptive insights, transcripts, and answers to media questions, enabling faster understanding and decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image analysis and description
  • Video analysis and summarization
  • OCR/text extraction from images
  • Audio transcription and speaker notes
  • YouTube URL support for remote media analysis
  • Example: a team uploads a product image and asks for a concise description of key features.

Quick Start

Run bun skills/media-understand/media-understand.js <media_path_or_url> [prompt] [language] to start analyzing your media.

Frequently Asked Questions about media-understand

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from an image or perform OCR?

To perform OCR and extract text from an image, this Skill analyzes multimedia files using Gemini 2.5 Flash. You simply provide a local file path or URL, and it returns the extracted text descriptions from the visual content.

Can I analyze YouTube videos and generate transcripts using AI?

Yes, you can analyze YouTube videos and generate transcripts by providing the YouTube URL directly to the Skill. It processes the remote multimedia content to extract summaries, transcriptions, and descriptive insights.

How do I transcribe audio files and extract speaker notes?

To transcribe audio files and extract speaker notes, the Skill processes your uploaded audio content using AI. It accepts audio file paths or URLs within defined size limits and generates accurate transcriptions and summaries.

What's the best way to summarize video content automatically?

The best way to summarize video content automatically is by applying Gemini 2.5 Flash via this Skill. It analyzes the video frames and audio tracks to generate concise descriptive insights and summaries for faster understanding.

Do I need an API key to run multimedia analysis locally?

Yes, you need a MAX_API_KEY to run multimedia analysis, as the Skill requires Gemini 2.5 Flash for processing. You must configure this environment variable before executing the analysis script with your file paths or URLs.

What are the size limits for analyzing images, videos, and audio?

The Skill handles image, video, and audio types within defined size limits for multimedia analysis. If your media files exceed these specific thresholds, the processing may fail or require splitting the content before submission.