video-frames

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

Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill video-frames-rachasumanth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill video-frames-rachasumanth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract First Frame: Get the very first frame of a video.
  • Extract Frame at Timestamp: Specify a precise time (HH:MM:SS) to capture a frame.
  • Extract Frame by Index: Capture a frame based on its sequential number in the video.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate thumbnail previews for a series of video files or extract a specific scene from a lecture recording for a presentation.

Quick Start

Use the video-frames skill to extract the first frame from the video file located at /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 using ffmpeg?

To extract frames from a video, this Skill uses ffmpeg to capture individual frames or short clips from video files. It supports extracting the first frame, a specific timestamp, or a frame by its sequential index.

Can I generate a video thumbnail from a specific timestamp?

Yes, you can generate a video thumbnail by specifying a precise time in HH:MM:SS format to capture a frame. This allows you to extract exact scenes from video media for visual reference or content analysis.

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

Yes, you need the ffmpeg binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH to extract frames. This Skill relies on the ffmpeg command-line tool to process video media and generate output images.

What is the best way to get a specific frame from a lecture recording?

The best way to get a specific frame from a lecture recording is to extract it by specifying the exact timestamp or frame index. This Skill automates the ffmpeg extraction process to capture the desired visual content for presentations.

What are the limitations of extracting frames by index from video media?

A limitation of extracting frames by index is that it requires sequential processing of the video media via ffmpeg. The Skill focuses on basic extraction tasks, so complex filtering or batch processing of multiple video files may require additional scripting.