video-generate

Generate videos from text prompts with optional starting-frame control.

417|87|Updated Nov 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bytedance/agentkit-samples --skill video-generate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-generate
Source: https://github.com/bytedance/agentkit-samples/tree/main/skills/video-generate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bytedance/agentkit-samples --skill video-generate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables generating video content from a textual prompt using the video_generate.py script, offering optional starting-frame control for consistent visuals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-video generation: turn a concise description into a downloadable video.
  • First-frame control: provide a URL or local image to set the video's starting frame via base64 encoding when needed.
  • Easy integration: outputs a direct video URL and downloads the result to a user-specified filename for quick reuse.

Quick Start

Run the script with a target filename and a clear prompt to generate the video, optionally providing a first-frame image URL or local path.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-generate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate video from a text prompt using Python?

To generate video from a text prompt, use the video_generate.py script with the Ark content_generation API, providing a clear description and target filename to output a downloadable video file.

Can I set a specific starting frame for text-to-video generation?

Yes, you can set a specific starting frame for text-to-video generation by providing a local image path or URL, which the script base64 encodes to ensure consistent visual output.

What API keys are required for text-to-video generation with the Ark API?

Text-to-video generation with the Ark API requires a MODEL_VIDEO_API_KEY or ARK_API_KEY for authentication, and optionally uses VOLCENGINE_ACCESS_KEY and VOLCENGINE_SECRET_KEY for Ark credentials.

How do I download a generated video pipeline result to a local file?

You can download a generated video pipeline result to a local file by running the script with a user-specified target filename, which fetches the direct video URL output for quick local reuse.

Does Python text-to-video generation work for creating short product demo clips?

Yes, Python text-to-video generation works for creating short product demo clips, as well as social content and training videos, by turning concise textual descriptions into downloadable video files.

What is the best way to control visual consistency in text-to-video outputs?

The best way to control visual consistency in text-to-video outputs is by using the first-frame control feature, supplying a starting image URL or local file to anchor the generated video visuals.