video-frames

Extract video frames by timestamp or index using ffmpeg.

35|5|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yokingma/weclaws --skill video-frames-yokingma
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/yokingma/weclaws/tree/main/resources/skills/managed/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yokingma/weclaws --skill video-frames-yokingma

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Extract a single frame from a video file or generate quick thumbnails for inspection, enabling faster visual previews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract the first frame for thumbnails or quick previews.
  • Extract a frame at a specific timestamp or by frame index for targeted inspection.
  • Produce images suitable for UI previews, galleries, or media catalogs.

Quick Start

Run the frame.sh script to extract a frame from a video and save it to a file.

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 to generate a thumbnail?

You extract frames from a video by running the frame.sh script, which uses ffmpeg to capture a single image and save it to a user-specified file path for thumbnail generation.

Can I extract a video frame at a specific timestamp instead of the first frame?

Yes, you can extract a video frame at a specific timestamp or by frame index. This allows targeted inspection of exact video moments rather than just capturing the first frame.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames and previews?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed in your environment to extract video frames. The script relies on ffmpeg's video processing capabilities to capture and output the image file.

What is the best way to create quick visual previews for a media library?

The best way to create visual previews for a media library is extracting single video frames as images. This produces quick thumbnails suitable for UI galleries and media catalogs.

Does video frame extraction output multiple images for a single file?

No, video frame extraction outputs a single image file to a user-specified path. It is designed for quick inspections and thumbnails, not for extracting a continuous sequence of frames.

Why use ffmpeg for frame extraction over other video processing methods?

Using ffmpeg for frame extraction provides a lightweight method to capture targeted frames by timestamp or index. It generates image files directly without needing full video editing software.