video-frames

Name: video-frames
Availability: InStock
Author: vut08905

Extract video frames and thumbnails at specified timestamps using ffmpeg.

Updated Apr 7, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #video #media #ffmpeg #thumbnail #frame

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app --skill video-frames-vut08905

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app/tree/main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app --skill video-frames-vut08905

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Video teams and developers often need quick stills from source footage to review, preview, or generate thumbnails without manual frame-by-frame extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

Extract a single frame at a given timestamp for thumbnails or previews.
Generate frames by index to sample key moments in longer videos.
Integrate into media pipelines or content libraries to automate visual tagging.

Quick Start

Use {baseDir}/scripts/frame.sh to extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp and save it as an image.

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 a thumbnail preview?▼

You extract frames from a video by running the included shell script, which selects frames by specific timestamps or indexes and outputs them to a user-specified image file for quick visual previews.

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

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed to extract thumbnails from video files, as the underlying script relies entirely on this dependency to process media and generate frame outputs.

Can I extract a single frame at a specific timestamp from a video?▼

You can extract a single frame at a specific timestamp from a video by passing the time parameter to the script, allowing you to generate precise thumbnails or preview images from longer videos.

What is the best way to automate visual tagging for a media library?▼

Automating visual tagging for a media library is achieved by integrating the frame extraction script into your content pipelines, sampling key moments by index to generate consistent visual thumbnails automatically.

How do I generate frames by index to sample key moments in longer videos?▼

To generate frames by index and sample key moments in longer videos, execute the provided script with index parameters, outputting sampled stills suitable for QA workflows and content review.

Does this video frame extraction method work for QA workflows?▼

Yes, this video frame extraction method works for QA workflows by providing quick stills from source footage, allowing teams to review specific frames without manual frame-by-frame extraction.