video-frames

Extract frames and short clips from videos using ffmpeg.

Updated Jan 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czue/clawdbot --skill video-frames-czue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/czue/clawdbot/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czue/clawdbot --skill video-frames-czue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

People working with video assets often need quick, on-demand frame captures or short clips for previews, thumbnails, QA, or documentation without manual editing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-frame extraction: capture a frame at a specific timestamp as an image.
  • Thumbnail generation: create quick thumbnails for catalogs or video galleries.
  • Use Case: verify content by grabbing a timestamped frame for QA reports or product showcases.

Quick Start

Ask the tool to extract a frame from your video at a specified timestamp and save it as an image.

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, this Skill uses ffmpeg to capture the single frame and save it as an image file. It applies the provided scripts to grab frames quickly for previews or QA reports.

Can I generate video thumbnails for a content catalog using ffmpeg?

Yes, you can generate video thumbnails for content catalogs using ffmpeg. This Skill creates quick thumbnail previews from video assets by invoking a shell script to capture frames by timestamp or index.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames with this tool?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract video frames. This Skill requires the ffmpeg dependency to process video assets and capture frames or short clips on demand.

What is the best way to grab a short clip from a video asset for QA checks?

The best way to grab a short clip from a video asset for QA checks is using this Skill's ffmpeg script. It extracts short clips and timestamped frames to verify content without requiring manual video editing.

Does this video frame extraction method work with frame indexes instead of timestamps?

Yes, this video frame extraction method works with both timestamps and frame indexes. The underlying ffmpeg script supports capturing frames by index, allowing flexible media asset workflows and content catalog generation.