video-frames

Extract video frames or short clips by timestamp or index using ffmpeg.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill video-frames-beirux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills/tree/main/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill video-frames-beirux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

## What problem does it solve? Quickly obtaining representative still images or short clips from video files is often manual, time-consuming, and requires knowing complex ffmpeg commands; this Skill simplifies that by providing a single CLI helper and clear options for timestamp or index extraction.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-frame extraction: Pull the first frame, a frame at a specific timestamp, or a frame by index from local video files.
  • Thumbnail generation: Produce JPEG or PNG thumbnails for previews, asset catalogs, or QA inspection.
  • Use Case: Generate a series of thumbnails for a video library to visually index content or extract a precise frame for documentation or UI design.

### Quick Start Use the video-frames skill to extract the frame at 00:00:10 from /path/to/video.mp4 and save it as /tmp/frame-10s.jpg.

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 frame from a video at a specific timestamp?

To extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp, you can use a CLI helper that runs ffmpeg commands to pull the exact image and save it as a JPEG or PNG file.

What is the easiest way to generate video thumbnails for a local media library?

Generating video thumbnails for a local media library involves pulling single frames or short clips from video files to create visual previews for asset catalogs or QA inspection.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract frames from video files, as this Skill relies on it to process local media and produce single-image outputs.

Can I extract video frames by frame index instead of timestamp?

Yes, you can extract video frames by frame index instead of a timestamp, or default to extracting the first frame to produce a single-image output for your production pipeline.

What is the best way to pull a still image from an mp4 for documentation?

The best way to pull a still image from an mp4 for documentation is using a CLI helper that simplifies ffmpeg commands to quickly grab a precise frame by timestamp or index.

Does this frame extraction method work for small production pipelines?

Yes, this frame extraction method works for small production pipelines and individual video files, supporting quick visual inspection tasks and thumbnail generation for local media editing.