video-frames

Extract a single frame or thumbnail from a video file using ffmpeg.

Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill video-frames-justcyl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills/tree/main/.skills/archived-skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justcyl/my-skills --skill video-frames-justcyl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Quickly extracting representative frames from videos for previews, thumbnails, or content inspection is tedious and manual without tooling. This Skill provides a lightweight method using ffmpeg to grab a single frame or a short thumbnail from a video file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-frame extraction by timestamp or frame index for quick previews.
  • Thumbnail generation suitable for galleries, QA, and content indexing.
  • Output flexibility supports common image formats and easy integration into pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the frame.sh script on a video to generate a thumbnail 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 single frame from a video using ffmpeg?

To extract a single frame from a video, this Skill uses ffmpeg to grab a specific frame by timestamp or frame index and save it to a designated output path as an image file. It provides a lightweight method for quick previews.

What is the best way to generate video thumbnails for a media library?

Generating video thumbnails for media libraries is handled by extracting a representative frame from each video file. This Skill automates thumbnail generation suitable for galleries, QA, and content indexing using ffmpeg.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to use this video frame extraction tool?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed in your environment, as it is the required dependency for this tool. The Skill operates by executing a shell script that commands ffmpeg to process the video input.

Can I specify a timestamp for frame extraction from a video file?

Yes, you can specify a timestamp or frame index for frame extraction from a video file. The Skill includes basic input validation to ensure the specified time or index is processed correctly using ffmpeg.

Does this video processing tool support common image formats for output?

This video processing tool supports output flexibility for common image formats. Extracted frames and thumbnails can be saved in standard image types, ensuring easy integration into existing media pipelines.