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video-frames

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

137|29|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#video#ffmpeg#extraction#thumbnail#frames#clips
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills --skill video-frames-happycapy-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills --skill video-frames-happycapy-ai

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: Get the very first frame of a video as an image.
  • Extract Frame at Timestamp: Specify an exact time (HH:MM:SS) to capture a frame.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate preview images for a series of video files to help in content organization or selection.

Quick Start

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

You can extract frames from a video for thumbnail generation by capturing the first frame or a specific moment at a timestamp and saving it as a JPG image.

Can I capture a frame at a specific timestamp from an MP4 file?▼

Yes, you can capture a frame from an MP4 file at a specific timestamp by specifying the exact time in HH:MM:SS format to retrieve the targeted frame.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed and available in your system's PATH to successfully extract clips and frames from video files.

What is the best way to generate preview images for a series of video files?▼

The best way to generate preview images is to extract frames from the videos, which helps in quickly previewing content and organizing files for selection.

Does extracting short clips from videos work for analyzing specific moments?▼

Yes, extracting short clips from videos works for analyzing specific moments by capturing targeted segments of the video file for closer inspection.

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