video-frames

Extract video frames by timestamp or index using ffmpeg.

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#video #ffmpeg #thumbnail #frame-extraction #image-output #time-based #index-based

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill video-frames-stevengonsalvez

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone/tree/main/container/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill video-frames-stevengonsalvez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extract frames from video files to create thumbnails and quick visual previews, enabling faster review and cataloging.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frame extraction by timestamp (--time) to capture precise moments.
Frame extraction by index (--index) to grab specific frames, including the first frame.
Output as common image formats (e.g., JPG, PNG) suitable for previews and thumbnails.

Quick Start

Extract a frame at 00:00:10 from video.mp4 and save it to /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 thumbnail from a video at a specific timestamp?▼

To extract a thumbnail at a specific timestamp, you can use time-based frame extraction to capture a precise moment from the video and save it as an image file like JPG or PNG.

Can I grab a specific frame from a video using its frame index?▼

Yes, you can grab a specific frame using index-based frame extraction to target individual frames, including the very first frame, and output the result as a common image file.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed because the frame extraction process relies on ffmpeg to handle the input video and generate the image outputs for your previews or thumbnails.

What is the best way to generate visual previews for a large video library?▼

The best way to generate visual previews for a video library is on-demand frame extraction, which allows quick visual inspection and cataloging by capturing frames as image files.

What image formats can I output when extracting frames from videos?▼

When extracting frames from videos, you can output common image formats such as JPG and PNG, which are suitable for generating thumbnails and quick visual previews.