video-frames

Extract a single video frame at a specified timestamp or index using ffmpeg.

1|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/karaabd23-crypto/openclaw --skill video-frames-karaabd23-crypto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/karaabd23-crypto/openclaw/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/karaabd23-crypto/openclaw --skill video-frames-karaabd23-crypto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This tool helps you quickly generate frames or thumbnails from videos, enabling fast visual previews and quality checks without manual frame-by-frame extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract a single frame from a video to create a thumbnail or preview image.
  • Generate thumbnail frames at a specific timestamp or from a chosen frame index for QA, content review, or media archiving.
  • Use with any video file to produce a ready-to-use image suitable for drafts, catalogs, or UI previews.

Quick Start

Run the frame.sh script for a video to extract a single frame or thumbnail at a specified time.

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 video frame at a specific timestamp using ffmpeg?

You can extract a video frame at a specific timestamp by running the frame.sh script, which uses ffmpeg to seek the video and output a single image file to your specified path for quick previews.

What is the best way to generate video thumbnails from the command line?

Generating video thumbnails from the command line is done by running the frame.sh script, which uses ffmpeg to extract a single frame and save a ready-to-use image file for catalogs or UI previews.

Can I extract a video frame by frame index instead of timestamp?

Yes, you can extract a video frame by a chosen frame index instead of a timestamp, providing precise frame extraction for media QA, content review, and archival tasks.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract frames from a video?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed because the frame extraction process relies on it entirely to process the video file and output the single extracted frame image to your specified path.

Does this ffmpeg frame extraction method work for media QA and archival tasks?

Yes, this ffmpeg frame extraction method works for media QA and archival tasks by outputting a single image file at a specified timestamp or frame index for visual content review.