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video-frames

Extract single or timestamped video frames using ffmpeg scripts.

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Search Tags:#automation#video#ffmpeg#thumbnails#frame-extraction#media-processing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SafeAI-Lab-X/ClawKeeper --skill video-frames-safeai-lab-x
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/SafeAI-Lab-X/ClawKeeper/tree/main/legacy/clawkeeper-watcher/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SafeAI-Lab-X/ClawKeeper --skill video-frames-safeai-lab-x

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Extract frames or short clips from videos efficiently, enabling quick previews, thumbnails, and content sampling without manual frame-by-frame work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract a single frame or a timestamped frame from a video.
  • Generate quick thumbnails for video galleries and previews.
  • Use case: Prepare cover images or thumbnail previews for a media library.

Quick Start

Run the provided frame extraction script to grab a frame from a video, for example, {baseDir}/scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --out /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 a frame from a video at a specific timestamp using ffmpeg?▼

To extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp, run the supplied scripts/frame.sh against your video file and specify the desired timestamp. The script uses ffmpeg to capture the exact frame and save it as an image file like a JPG.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video thumbnails with this script?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract video thumbnails with this script. The frame extraction process relies entirely on ffmpeg commands to process the input video and generate the requested frame or preview image.

What is the fastest way to generate a thumbnail preview for a media library?▼

The fastest way to generate a thumbnail preview for a media library is running an automated ffmpeg script that extracts a single frame. This allows you to quickly create cover images for video galleries without manual frame-by-frame work.

Can I extract short clips from videos for frame-based analysis?▼

Yes, you can extract short clips from videos for frame-based analysis. The script supports grabbing short clips alongside single frames, providing quick previews and content sampling for media processing workflows.

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