video-frames

Name: video-frames
Availability: InStock
Author: dolonia333

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

Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#ffmpeg #thumbnails #extract #frames #videos #frame-by-frame

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Dolonia333/dolo.ai --skill video-frames-dolonia333

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Dolonia333/dolo.ai/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dolonia333/dolo.ai --skill video-frames-dolonia333

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Video teams and developers need to inspect footage quickly or generate stills for previews, thumbnails, or QA checks, which this Skill enables by leveraging ffmpeg to extract frames on demand.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frame extraction by timestamp (--time) or by frame index (--index) to capture precise moments.
Thumbnail generation for fast visual previews without playing the video.
Use Case: populate a media library with thumbnails or perform quick QA checks during editing workflows.

Quick Start

Use the frame.sh script to extract a frame from a video and save it to the specified output path.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-frames

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract frames from a video using ffmpeg?▼

You can extract frames from a video using ffmpeg by running the frame.sh script, which allows you to specify the video file and save the extracted frame to a defined output path.

Can I extract a specific frame by timestamp or frame index?▼

Yes, you can extract a specific frame by timestamp using the --time argument or by frame index using the --index argument, allowing you to capture precise moments from a video file.

What is the best way to generate thumbnails for a video catalog?▼

Generating thumbnails for a video catalog is best handled by extracting frames on demand using ffmpeg, which creates fast visual previews from precise timestamps without needing to play the video.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract frames from videos?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed in your environment to extract frames from videos, as this Skill relies on ffmpeg's capabilities to perform the frame extraction and thumbnail generation.

Can I use this frame extraction approach for QA verification workflows?▼

Yes, you can use this frame extraction approach for QA verification workflows, allowing video teams to inspect footage quickly and perform visual checks during editing workflows.

Are there limitations when extracting frames from large video files?▼

Limitations when extracting frames from large video files depend on ffmpeg's processing capabilities within your environment, as the Skill requires ffmpeg to be available to handle the extraction by timestamp or frame index.