video-frames

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

601|121|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smallnest/goclaw --skill video-frames-smallnest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/smallnest/goclaw/tree/main/internal/builtin_skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smallnest/goclaw --skill video-frames-smallnest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily extract specific frames or create short clips from video files, streamlining the process of visual content analysis and selection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single Frame Extraction: Capture any frame from a video file.
  • Timestamped Frame Extraction: Extract a frame at a precise moment in time.
  • Thumbnail Generation: Quickly create visual previews for inspection.
  • Use Case: You need to find a specific scene in a long lecture video to use as a thumbnail. You can use this Skill to extract the frame at the 10-minute mark.

Quick Start

Use the video-frames skill to extract the first frame from the attached file 'my_video.mp4' and save it as 'output.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 for thumbnail generation?

To extract frames from a video for thumbnail generation, you can use this Skill to capture individual frames or timestamped moments from video files, producing static image outputs like JPG files for visual previews.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video clips?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed and accessible in your system's PATH to extract video clips, as this Skill relies on the ffmpeg command-line tool to process video streams and extract the requested frames.

How do I capture a specific frame at a precise timestamp from a video file?

To capture a specific frame at a precise timestamp from a video file, this Skill extracts the exact frame at the designated moment in the video, allowing you to pinpoint specific scenes such as the 10-minute mark of a lecture.

Can I use this video frame extraction tool for visual data sampling?

Yes, you can use this video frame extraction tool for visual data sampling, as it supports extracting individual frames and short clips from video streams to streamline visual content analysis and selection.

What is the best way to get a short clip from an MP4 file for content review?

The best way to get a short clip from an MP4 file for content review is using this Skill, which leverages ffmpeg command-line processing to isolate and extract short video segments from larger video files.

Are there limitations when extracting frames from long lecture videos?

Limitations when extracting frames from long lecture videos include the requirement of having ffmpeg properly configured in the system PATH, as the Skill depends entirely on this command-line tool to access and process the video streams.