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video-frames

Extract single frames from video files via ffmpeg at specified timestamps or indices.

Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#video#ffmpeg#thumbnail#frame-extraction#media-processing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tamireslaeao-prog/ONI_V30 --skill video-frames-tamireslaeao-prog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/tamireslaeao-prog/ONI_V30/tree/main/moltbot-main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tamireslaeao-prog/ONI_V30 --skill video-frames-tamireslaeao-prog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extract frames or short clips from videos to facilitate quick previews, validation, and media asset creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frame extraction: capture a single frame from a video at a given timestamp or frame index.
  • Thumbnail generation: produce ready-to-share thumbnails for galleries, dashboards, or reviews.
  • Use Case: integrate into media pipelines to automatically sample frames for quality checks or metadata extraction.

Quick Start

Run the frame.sh script with a video file and an output path to save a frame.

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 for thumbnail generation, run the frame.sh script with an input video file and an output path to save a single-frame image via ffmpeg.

What is the best way to capture a single video frame at a specific timestamp?▼

The best way to capture a single video frame is using ffmpeg to apply time or index-based extraction, outputting a single-frame image for quick previews or media asset creation.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed as a dependency to extract video frames and generate thumbnails, as the script relies on it for media processing and single-frame image output.

Can I use video frame extraction for quality checks in a media pipeline?▼

Yes, you can use video frame extraction for quality checks in a media pipeline by automatically sampling preview frames or generating thumbnails for validation and metadata extraction.

Does this frame extraction tool support both time-based and index-based extraction?▼

Yes, the frame extraction tool supports both time-based and index-based extraction, allowing you to capture a single frame from a video at a given timestamp or specific frame index.

Why use ffmpeg for video frame extraction instead of other media processing tools?▼

Using ffmpeg for video frame extraction provides a reliable command-line approach to capture single frames and generate thumbnails, integrating easily into automation scripts for media processing tasks.

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