vcr-style-skill-template

Define reusable visual style contracts for VCR manifests via YAML configuration.

22|Updated Feb 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/coltonbatts/VCR --skill vcr-style-skill-template
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Skill: vcr-style-skill-template
Source: https://github.com/coltonbatts/VCR/tree/main/.skills/vcr-style-skill-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coltonbatts/VCR --skill vcr-style-skill-template

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to define and apply reusable visual style contracts for VCR manifests, enabling consistent branding and creative direction without altering the core VCR engine.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Style Tokenization: Encodes typography, color, motion, and composition rules into a stable YAML format.
  • Customizable Styles: Facilitates the creation of team or persona-specific visual identities on top of VCR.
  • Use Case: A design team can create a style_tokens.yaml file that dictates all brand fonts, colors, and animation easing, ensuring all VCR-generated videos adhere to brand guidelines.

Quick Start

Customize the style by copying references/style_tokens.example.yaml to references/style_tokens.yaml and editing the values.

Frequently Asked Questions about vcr-style-skill-template

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

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How do I enforce brand visual styles for VCR motion graphics?

To enforce brand visual styles for VCR motion graphics, you define reusable visual style contracts using a YAML configuration file. This file encodes typography, color palettes, and animation easing to ensure all generated videos adhere to brand guidelines.

What is a visual style contract and how does it work with VCR manifests?

A visual style contract is a reusable YAML configuration that dictates typography, color, motion, and composition rules for VCR manifests. It works by sitting on top of the VCR rendering engine to apply team or persona-specific creative direction without altering the core engine.

How do I customize typography and color palettes for VCR video rendering?

You customize typography and color palettes for VCR video rendering by copying the example YAML file to a new configuration file and editing the style token values. This allows you to set specific brand fonts and colors for your visual identity.

Can I apply team-specific creative direction without altering the core VCR engine?

Yes, you can apply team-specific creative direction without altering the core VCR engine by creating a separate YAML style tokens file. This file acts as a visual style contract to control rendering conventions independently of the engine's core code.

Does VCR style configuration require YAML?

Yes, VCR style configuration requires YAML to encode style tokens. The YAML format is necessary to define and validate the typography, color palettes, motion language, and composition conventions within your visual style contracts.

What is the best way to ensure consistent branding across VCR-generated videos?

The best way to ensure consistent branding across VCR-generated videos is to establish a shared YAML style tokens file. This file encodes your team's specific visual design rules, ensuring every video adheres to the same branding guidelines.