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video-frames

Extract frames or short clips from video files using ffmpeg.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#video#ffmpeg#extraction#thumbnail#frames#clip
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant --skill video-frames-caiazzop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant --skill video-frames-caiazzop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly extract specific frames or short clips from video files, making it easy to review content or create visual references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single Frame Extraction: Get a single image from any point in a video.
  • Timestamped Frames: Extract a frame at a precise timecode.
  • Thumbnail Generation: Quickly create visual previews of video content.
  • Use Case: You need to find a specific moment in a long lecture video for a presentation. Use this Skill to extract a frame at the 10-minute mark to use as a visual aid.

Quick Start

Use the video-frames skill to extract the first frame from the attached file 'my_video.mp4' and save it as 'output.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 single frame from a video at a specific timestamp?▼

To extract a frame from a video, you specify a precise timecode or frame index. This captures an exact moment from the video file and saves it as an image.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed to extract frames. The ffmpeg binary must be available in your system's PATH to execute the video processing operations required for frame extraction.

Can I generate thumbnails for video content using ffmpeg?▼

Yes, you can generate thumbnails for video content. By extracting single frames at designated timestamps, you can quickly create visual previews or references of the video.

What is the best way to pull a specific frame from a long lecture video?▼

The best way to pull a specific frame from a long lecture video is using timestamped frame extraction. You provide the exact timecode, like the 10-minute mark, to capture the needed visual aid.

How does extracting short clips from video by frame index work?▼

Extracting short clips by frame index works by targeting specific sequential frames in the video. This isolates precise content segments from the video file using ffmpeg processing operations.

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