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video-frames

Extract single frames or short clips from video files using ffmpeg.

16|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#video#ffmpeg#extraction#thumbnail#frames#clip
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill video-frames-flexasaurusrex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill video-frames-flexasaurusrex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily extract specific frames or short clips from video files, which is useful for creating thumbnails, previewing content, or analyzing specific moments in a video.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract First Frame: Quickly get the initial frame of any video.
  • Extract Frame by Timestamp: Pinpoint and extract a frame at a precise moment in the video.
  • Create Thumbnails: Generate visual previews for video content.

Quick Start

Use the video-frames skill to extract the first frame from the video file located at /path/to/my/video.mp4 and save it as /tmp/thumbnail.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?▼

You can extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp by using this skill, which processes the video file with ffmpeg to pinpoint and save the exact frame as an image. It supports precise content selection by timestamp or frame index.

What is the best way to create a thumbnail from an existing video file?▼

Creating a thumbnail from a video file is done by extracting a single frame using this skill, which leverages ffmpeg to grab the first frame or a specific frame by timestamp, saving the visual preview as an image.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed and accessible in your system's PATH to extract clips and frames from videos. This skill relies entirely on ffmpeg to perform the underlying video processing operations for frame and clip extraction.

Can I extract a short clip from a video using a specific frame index?▼

Yes, you can extract a short clip from a video using a specific frame index. This skill supports extracting short clips and single frames from video files by specifying either the exact frame index or a precise timestamp.

Why does video frame extraction fail with a ffmpeg not found error?▼

Video frame extraction fails with a ffmpeg not found error because the skill requires ffmpeg to be installed and accessible in the system's PATH. You must ensure ffmpeg is correctly installed and its directory is added to your environment variables.

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