video-mute

Strip audio tracks from video files using ffmpeg.

34|1|Updated Apr 16, 2012
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/meowgorithm/dotfiles --skill video-mute
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-mute
Source: https://github.com/meowgorithm/dotfiles/tree/main/crush/skills/video-mute
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/meowgorithm/dotfiles --skill video-mute

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Quickly remove audio tracks from video files without sacrificing quality, perfect for when you need a silent version of your video or to remove unwanted soundtracks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Silent Video Creation: Strip audio from various video formats.
  • Preservation of Quality: Offers options to copy or re-encode without loss of quality.
  • Multiple Formats: Supports MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more.
  • Use Case: Easily create silent educational videos or remove audio for privacy.

Quick Start

Run the command: mute.sh <input_video_file> <output_video_file>

Frequently Asked Questions about video-mute

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I remove audio from an MP4 video without losing quality?

To remove audio from an MP4 video without losing quality, you can use ffmpeg to strip the audio tracks while copying or re-encoding the video stream. This preserves the original video fidelity for silent playback.

What is the best way to strip audio tracks from MKV and MOV files?

The best way to strip audio tracks from MKV and MOV files is using ffmpeg processing. It directly removes the soundtracks from various video formats while maintaining the original video quality for silent output.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to mute video files?

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed and properly configured on your system to mute video files. The script relies entirely on this dependency to process and strip audio tracks from the input video formats.

How can I create silent videos for privacy using command line scripts?

You can create silent videos for privacy using command line scripts by running the mute command with your input and output file paths. This uses ffmpeg to eliminate unwanted soundtracks while preserving the visual content.

Does stripping audio tracks re-encode the video and reduce quality?

Stripping audio tracks does not necessarily reduce quality because the process offers options to copy the video stream directly without re-encoding. This ensures the silent video output retains the original visual fidelity.

Can I batch process multiple video formats like AVI and WebM for audio removal?

You can process multiple video formats like AVI and WebM for audio removal by executing the script for each file. The tool supports various formats, using ffmpeg to strip soundtracks while preserving video quality.