video-frames

Extract video frames and thumbnails at specified timestamps using ffmpeg.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill video-frames-aayushsoam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill video-frames-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Video producers, analysts, and developers often need quick access to stills from video footage for previews, QA, or thumbnails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract a single frame at a specific timestamp from any video file using ffmpeg.
  • Generate quick thumbnails for video galleries to enable fast visual browsing.
  • Optionally batch process multiple frames or thumbnails to build image sets for catalogs or reports.

Quick Start

Extract a frame from a video using the provided frame.sh script.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-frames

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a single frame from a video at a specific timestamp?

To extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp, you can use the provided frame.sh script which invokes ffmpeg to capture an image output in a common format at your desired time.

Can I generate multiple thumbnails for a video collection automatically?

Yes, you can generate thumbnails for a video collection by batch processing multiple frames, which builds an image set useful for fast visual browsing or video catalogs.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract frames from video files?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract frames and thumbnails from video sources, as the provided scripts rely on it to produce image outputs.

What is the best way to create quick previews from video footage for QA?

The best way to create quick previews for QA is extracting stills from video footage, allowing analysts and developers to perform visual analysis without watching the entire video.

Does video frame extraction work with any video source format?

Yes, video frame extraction applies to any video source format, supporting the generation of single frames or thumbnail sets for previews and analysis using ffmpeg.