video-frames

Extract video frames at specified timestamps or indices using ffmpeg.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge --skill video-frames-arry8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge --skill video-frames-arry8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you extract a single video frame or quick thumbnails from video files using ffmpeg, enabling fast visual previews and frame sampling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-frame extraction: capture the first frame or a frame at a specific timestamp or index.
  • Thumbnail generation: create small preview images for asset catalogs or reports.
  • Use Case: quickly generate a thumbnail for a media library item or verify content at a given moment during QA.

Quick Start

Run {baseDir}/scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --out /tmp/frame.jpg to extract the first frame from the video.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-frames

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract video frames using ffmpeg for thumbnails?

To extract video frames for thumbnails, run the frame.sh script with your input video path and specify an output image path. It uses ffmpeg to capture the first frame instantly, requiring only that the input file exists and the output path is creatable.

Can I extract a frame at a specific timestamp from a video?

Yes, video frame extraction supports capturing frames at specific timestamps or frame indexes. This allows you to verify content at a given moment during automated QA or generate precise visual previews for media review and content creation workflows.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames?

Yes, ffmpeg must be installed on your system to extract video frames. This Skill explicitly depends on the ffmpeg command-line tool to process input videos and generate thumbnail images or specific frame captures.

What is the best way to generate quick thumbnails for a media library?

The best way to generate quick thumbnails is using command-line ffmpeg frame extraction. It provides fast visual previews by capturing single frames from video files, making it ideal for asset catalogs or media library reporting tasks.

Why does video frame extraction fail when the output path is invalid?

Video frame extraction fails if the output path is not creatable or the input video file does not exist. The script checks these prerequisites before running ffmpeg to ensure the media processing task completes without file system errors.