video-frames

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

1|1|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill video-frames-rlier
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill video-frames-rlier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill 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 quick visual inspection or creating thumbnails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract First Frame: Get the very first frame of any video.
  • Extract Frame at Timestamp: Pinpoint and extract a frame at a specific time.
  • Thumbnail Generation: Quickly create visual previews of video content.

Quick Start

Use the video-frames skill to extract the first frame from the attached file 'my_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 file for thumbnail generation?

To extract frames from a video file for thumbnail generation, you use ffmpeg to pinpoint and pull individual frames or short clips. This process provides visual content previews suitable for quick inspection.

Can I extract a specific frame from a video at a precise timestamp?

Yes, you can extract a specific frame from a video at a precise timestamp using ffmpeg. This allows you to pinpoint exact moments in the video file and save them as individual image files.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames?

Yes, you need the ffmpeg binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH to extract video frames. The extraction process relies entirely on ffmpeg to decode the video and save the specified frames.

What is the best way to generate a visual preview from an mp4 file?

The best way to generate a visual preview from an mp4 file is by extracting its first frame using ffmpeg. This quickly creates a static image that represents the video content for thumbnail purposes.

Why does video frame extraction fail when running scripts?

Video frame extraction fails when running scripts if the ffmpeg binary is not installed or accessible in the system's PATH. The extraction requires ffmpeg to be properly configured in your environment to decode media files.