shorts-creator

Extract and format vertical 9:16 clips from long videos using FFmpeg.

2|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mmcmedia/openclaw-agents --skill shorts-creator
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Skill: shorts-creator
Source: https://github.com/mmcmedia/openclaw-agents/tree/main/skills/shorts-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mmcmedia/openclaw-agents --skill shorts-creator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating vertical 9:16 clips from long videos for social platforms, reducing manual editing time and ensuring consistent mobile-ready output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto clip selection strategies: chorus, lyric highlights, first 15 seconds, and peak moments.
  • Manual clip specification: timestamp ranges, scene indices, or lyrics targets.
  • Platform-ready framing and specs for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Branding overlays, CTAs, and batch processing to generate multiple clips from a single video.
  • Applies to PsalMix music videos or any video content requiring short-form social edits.

Quick Start

Provide a full-length video, a lyrics file, and a scene plan to generate vertical shorts ready for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Frequently Asked Questions about shorts-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert full videos into vertical shorts for TikTok and Instagram Reels?

Converting full videos into vertical shorts requires extracting segments and reframing them to a 9:16 aspect ratio. This Skill automates that process using FFmpeg, outputting platform-ready clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Can I specify exact timestamp ranges when generating vertical clips?

Yes, you can specify exact timestamp ranges for vertical clip generation. Alongside manual timestamp targeting, the tool supports automated selection strategies like chorus detection, lyric highlights, and peak moments to isolate footage.

Does this tool support batch processing for generating multiple shorts from one video?

Yes, it supports batch processing to generate multiple shorts from a single video. You can provide a full-length video, a lyrics file, and a scene plan to automatically produce multiple branded vertical clips at once.

How do I add branding overlays to social media clips automatically?

Adding branding overlays to social media clips is handled during the FFmpeg rendering workflow. You can apply branding and call-to-action overlays to your vertical shorts alongside the 9:16 framing conversion process.

What is the best way to automate 9:16 video extraction from long music videos?

Automating 9:16 video extraction from long music videos is best handled by an FFmpeg-based processing workflow. This tool accepts full videos and lyrics files to automatically detect highlights and output mobile-ready vertical clips.

Do I need FFmpeg installed to use this vertical video conversion tool?

Yes, FFmpeg is required as this tool implements an end-to-end FFmpeg-based processing workflow in Python. It relies on FFmpeg to handle the actual video extraction, reframing, and formatting for platform-specific constraints.