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send-video-message

Generate lip-synced AI avatar videos from text via the Runway Character API.

Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#video#text-to-speech#avatar#lip-sync#runwayml
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/runwayml/openclaw-skill-send-video-message --skill send-video-message
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: send-video-message
Source: https://github.com/runwayml/openclaw-skill-send-video-message/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/runwayml/openclaw-skill-send-video-message --skill send-video-message

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires runwayml, httpx, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Receives a text input and returns a video message featuring a lip-synced AI avatar, enabling clearer, face-to-face-style communication in chat.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lip-synced video generation from plain text using Runway Character API.
  • Support for custom avatars via saved avatar IDs or predefined presets, including one-time avatar setup.
  • Ideal for async updates, code reviews, incident summaries, and status briefings where a video explains context more effectively than text.

Quick Start

Provide the text you want spoken to generate and deliver a lip-synced video message.

Frequently Asked Questions about send-video-message

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a lip-synced AI avatar video from text?▼

To generate a lip-synced AI avatar video from text, you provide plain text input to the Skill, which then uses the Runway Character API to synthesize and deliver the video message automatically.

Do I need a Runway API key to create text-to-speech avatar videos?▼

Yes, you need a Runway API key configured as RUNWAY_API_SECRET to authenticate requests and generate text-to-speech avatar videos through the Runway Character API.

Can I use a custom avatar for my async video updates?▼

Yes, you can use a custom avatar for async video updates by configuring a saved avatar ID or selecting predefined presets during the one-time avatar setup process.

What is the best way to deliver incident summaries or code reviews via video?▼

The best way to deliver incident summaries or code reviews via video is using automated lip-synced AI avatars, which convey facial context more clearly than plain text for asynchronous communication.

What format does the lip-synced video message output use?▼

The lip-synced video message outputs a downloadable video file accompanied by a MEDIA tag, ensuring the generated content is easily accessible and shareable within your communication pipeline.

Does the avatar video generation process handle error states?▼

Yes, the avatar video generation process handles error states internally, managing avatar setup and potential API failures to ensure reliable video message delivery from your text input.

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