sora

Generate, remix, and manage Sora videos via OpenAI's video API.

4|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heyzude/skills_for_codex --skill sora-heyzude
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Skill: sora
Source: https://github.com/heyzude/skills_for_codex/tree/main/skills_by_openai/sora
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heyzude/skills_for_codex --skill sora-heyzude

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation, management, and modification of AI-generated video clips using OpenAI's Sora API, streamlining content production for various applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Generation: Create new video clips from text prompts, specifying details like use case, scene, subject, action, camera angles, and lighting.
  • Video Remixing: Modify existing videos by providing new prompts that specify desired changes while maintaining invariants.
  • Asset Management: Poll for job status, download generated videos, thumbnails, or spritesheets, and list past jobs.
  • Batch Processing: Generate multiple videos from a JSONL file for efficient large-scale content creation.
  • Use Case: A marketing team needs a series of short video ads for a new product. They can use this Skill to generate multiple variations of product teasers, social media clips, and explainer animations, iterating quickly on prompts to achieve the desired look and feel.

Quick Start

Use the sora skill to generate a video of a matte black camera on a pedestal.

Frequently Asked Questions about sora

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

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How do I generate AI videos using the OpenAI Sora API?

To generate AI videos using the OpenAI Sora API, provide a text prompt specifying scene, subject, action, camera angles, and lighting. This skill automates video creation and management via a bundled CLI for deterministic runs.

Can I batch generate multiple AI video clips at scale?

You can batch generate AI video clips by processing a JSONL file containing multiple prompts. This enables efficient large-scale content creation and structured prompt augmentation for varied video outputs.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to create and remix Sora videos?

You need an active OPENAI_API_KEY and Sora API access to create and remix videos. These prerequisites allow you to modify existing videos by providing new prompts while maintaining visual invariants.

How do I manage and download generated AI video assets?

Managing and downloading generated AI video assets involves polling the API for job status. Once completed, you can download the generated videos, thumbnails, or spritesheets, and list past jobs.

What is the best way to automate AI video remixing for existing clips?

The best way to automate AI video remixing for existing clips is using a bundled CLI to specify desired changes via text prompts. This modifies the video while maintaining invariants defined in your instructions.

Are there limitations when using the Sora API for video generation?

Limitations of using the Sora API for video generation include the strict requirement for an OPENAI_API_KEY and active Sora API access. Without these environment variables, the bundled CLI cannot execute any generation or remixing tasks.