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video-frames

Extract video frames or thumbnails at specified timestamps using ffmpeg.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#video#ffmpeg#thumbnail#video-processing#frame-extraction#frame-sampling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill video-frames-kastalien-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory/tree/main/lettabot/.skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill video-frames-kastalien-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables quick extraction of frames or short clips from videos, reducing manual screening time and enabling rapid previews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frame extraction at a specific timestamp for thumbnail generation or scene inspection.
  • Index-based frame capture for consistent frame sampling across a video.
  • Simple integration into video QA, media inventories, or content review pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the frame.sh script on a video to extract the first frame 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 a frame from a video at a specific timestamp?▼

To extract a frame at a specific timestamp, use the --time option with the frame.sh script. This captures a single image from the video at the requested moment and saves it to the specified output path.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames?▼

Yes, ffmpeg is a required dependency for extracting video frames. The skill relies on ffmpeg to process common video formats and output a single extracted image to your requested path.

How can I pull a specific frame from a video using an index?▼

You can pull a specific frame using the --index option for consistent frame sampling. This allows index-based frame capture across a video, useful for media inventories or content review pipelines.

What is the best way to generate a thumbnail from a video file?▼

Generating a thumbnail is done by extracting a frame at a chosen timestamp using ffmpeg. This skill automates thumbnail generation by outputting a single image to a requested path for quick previews.

Can I use frame extraction for video QA and media inventories?▼

Yes, frame extraction supports video QA and media inventories by enabling rapid previews. You can capture frames at specific timestamps or sample by index to inspect scenes across common video formats.

Why does my video frame extraction only output a single image?▼

Frame extraction outputs a single image to the requested path by design, capturing one specific frame based on the --time or --index option provided. This ensures quick previews for media workflows.

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