runway

Generate AI videos from images, text, or existing videos via the Runway API.

76|18|Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill runway
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Skill: runway
Source: https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills/tree/main/runway
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills --skill runway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables AI video generation and processing using the Runway API via curl, reducing manual setup and UI steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video & Image to Video: generate videos from images or text prompts
  • Video to Video & Upscaling: transform and upscale content
  • Text to Image/Audio: generate visuals and sound effects via API
  • Use Case: quickly generate a short video from a descriptive prompt

Quick Start

Generate a 5-second video from the prompt "A sunset over mountains" using your Runway API key.

Frequently Asked Questions about runway

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

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How do I generate videos from text prompts using AI?

AI video generation from text converts descriptive prompts into video content via the Runway API. This Skill automates the process by handling authentication, API headers, and JSON payloads for models like gen4_turbo and veo3.1, eliminating manual curl setup and reducing generation time for short-form video creation.

Can I convert images to videos with curl and the Runway API?

Image-to-video conversion transforms static images into dynamic video sequences. This Skill provides pre-configured curl commands and correct headers (Authorization, X-Runway-Version, Content-Type) required by the Runway API, letting you skip manual endpoint configuration and directly generate videos from image inputs.

What's the best way to upscale videos to 4X resolution?

Video upscaling enhances resolution and quality using the video_upscale endpoint. This Skill automates the scaling process by formatting requests with proper authentication and model parameters, delivering upscaled output without manual API orchestration or header management.

Do I need an API key to generate videos with Runway?

Yes, the Runway API requires RUNWAY_API_KEY set in your environment, base URL https://api.dev.runwayml.com/v1, and specific headers for authentication. This Skill handles header injection and request formatting so you only need to provide the API key and your prompt or media input.

Can I generate sound effects alongside video content?

Sound effect generation complements video creation via the sound_effect endpoint. This Skill automates audio synthesis requests with correct payload structure and headers, letting you add generated audio to video workflows without separate API calls or manual endpoint configuration.

What video models does the Runway API support through this Skill?

The Runway API supports models including gen4_turbo, veo3.1, and gen4_aleph for video generation, plus dedicated video_upscale and sound_effect endpoints. This Skill abstracts model selection and payload formatting, letting you specify the model and input media without manually constructing curl requests.