universal-video-clipper

Convert long videos into short clips for Instagram Reels and TikTok.

10|3|Updated Feb 13, 2026

Search Tags:#transcription #yt-dlp #ffmpeg #tiktok #instagram-reels #video-clipping #viral-shorts

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/vid-clipper --skill universal-video-clipper

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Skill: universal-video-clipper
Source: https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/vid-clipper/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/vid-clipper --skill universal-video-clipper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, openai-whisper, ffmpeg, ffprobe, node, npm, remotion, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious process of turning long YouTube videos or local files into short, viral-ready clips for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok, saving time and increasing reach.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated clip generation: 3-7 viral-ready clips, each 15-60 seconds, with dual formats (standard + 9:16 Instagram).
Transcription & analysis: Whisper-based transcripts and AI-powered moment selection to identify hooks and value moments.
Captioning & summaries: Optional CapCut-style captions and a summary report with captions, hashtags, and virality insights.
Input flexibility: Works with both YouTube URLs and local video files.

Quick Start

Provide a YouTube URL or local video file to generate viral clips; the system will download/copy the video, transcribe, analyze, and render ready-to-post clips.

Frequently Asked Questions about universal-video-clipper

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn long YouTube videos into viral shorts automatically?▼

To turn long YouTube videos into viral shorts, this Skill uses AI to transcribe the audio, select the most engaging moments, and render 15-60 second clips. It outputs dual formats ready for TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Can I use yt-dlp and ffmpeg to generate TikTok clips from local video files?▼

Yes, you can process local video files alongside YouTube URLs. The pipeline uses yt-dlp for downloads and ffmpeg to render the extracted clips into standard and 9:16 vertical formats optimized for TikTok.

How does openai-whisper identify viral moments for Instagram Reels?▼

Openai-whisper generates a transcript of the video, which an AI then analyzes to identify hooks and value moments. This automated selection process identifies the best segments to use for Instagram Reels.

Do I need Remotion to add animated captions to video clips?▼

Yes, Remotion is required to generate the optional CapCut-style animated captions for your video clips. The pipeline uses it alongside ffmpeg to render the final outputs with overlaid text.

What is the best way to automate transcription and clip selection for viral shorts?▼

The best way to automate viral short generation is providing a video source to a file-based pipeline. The system automatically transcribes with Whisper, selects high-value moments, and outputs ready-to-post clips with summaries and hashtags.

Does this video clipping workflow output captions and hashtags for social media?▼

Yes, the workflow generates a summary report containing captions, hashtags, and virality insights alongside the video clips. It also offers optional animated captions rendered directly onto the final short clips.