sora

Generate and manage AI video content via OpenAI's Sora API.

2|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zapabob/Skills --skill sora-zapabob
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sora
Source: https://github.com/zapabob/Skills/tree/main/registry/skills/sora/variants/codex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zapabob/Skills --skill sora-zapabob

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 enables users to generate, remix, and manage AI-powered video clips using OpenAI's Sora API, streamlining content creation for various applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Generation: Create new video clips from text prompts, specifying style, camera angles, and more.
  • Video Remixing: Modify existing videos by providing new prompts while keeping core elements consistent.
  • Asset Management: Poll for job status, list past jobs, and download generated videos, thumbnails, or spritesheets.
  • Use Case: A marketing team can use this Skill to quickly generate short, engaging video snippets for social media campaigns based on product descriptions and desired aesthetics.

Quick Start

Use the sora skill to generate a video clip from the prompt 'a futuristic cityscape at sunset'.

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 video clips from text prompts using the OpenAI API?

Generate AI video clips from text prompts by providing a descriptive text string to the Sora API, specifying style and camera angles. The Skill creates new video content from text inputs, requiring an OPENAI_API_KEY to process the generation request and output the video asset.

Can I remix existing AI videos and modify content while keeping elements consistent?

Remix existing AI videos by providing new text prompts to the Sora API while keeping core elements consistent. The video remixing feature modifies current video content by applying new instructions, allowing you to alter aesthetics without losing the original subject or foundational video structure.

How do I poll job status and download generated AI video assets?

Poll job status and download generated AI video assets using the bundled Python CLI. The asset management functionality tracks past jobs, checks completion status, and downloads resulting videos, thumbnails, or spritesheets directly from the OpenAI Sora API to your local environment.

Do I need an OPENAI_API_KEY to create and manage AI videos with this tool?

You need an OPENAI_API_KEY to create and manage AI videos with this tool. The Skill requires this environment variable to authenticate requests to the OpenAI Sora API for video generation, remixing, status polling, and downloading generated video assets.

What are the limitations and content guardrails for generating AI video content?

Limitations for generating AI video content include strict adherence to OpenAI content guardrails. Users must ensure text prompts comply with safety policies, as the Sora API will reject requests violating content rules, preventing the generation of prohibited video assets.