video-understand

Analyze video content to extract scenes, actions, and temporal events.

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Search Tags:#analysis #video #vision #scene #temporal #action

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ncsound919/deterministic-brain --skill video-understand-ncsound919

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-understand
Source: https://github.com/ncsound919/deterministic-brain/tree/main/skills/video-understand
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ncsound919/deterministic-brain --skill video-understand-ncsound919

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires z-ai-web-dev-sdk, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Video content can be lengthy and complex to analyze manually; this skill automates extraction of scenes, actions, and temporal events to accelerate media analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Scene understanding and description: generate concise summaries of each segment.
Action and motion detection: identify who does what and when.
Temporal timeline extraction: produce a chronological sequence of events.
Video content summarization: create short, informative summaries for catalogs or review.
Audio-visual analysis: correlates audio cues with visual content for richer insights.
Use Case: educational lectures, sports highlights, security footage review, and marketing content analysis.

Quick Start

Analyze a video by providing a URL or local path and a prompt to describe the main events.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-understand

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract a timeline of events and scenes from an MP4 video?▼

To extract a temporal timeline from an MP4 video, the skill analyzes the content chronologically to identify scenes, actions, and motion events. It processes common formats like MP4, AVI, and MOV to produce a structured sequence of events.

What is the best way to automate video content summarization for security footage?▼

Automating video content summarization for security footage involves processing the video to identify key actions and generate concise segment descriptions. This skill detects motion, correlates audio cues, and outputs informative summaries for rapid review.

Does video analysis support batch processing with Vision prompts?▼

Batch processing with Vision prompts is supported for analyzing multiple videos. The skill uses the z-ai-web-dev-sdk on the backend to handle single-shot and batch video analysis, enabling scalable extraction of scene descriptions and temporal events.

How do I perform audio-visual analysis to correlate sound with visual actions?▼

Audio-visual analysis correlates audio cues with visual content to provide richer insights into video files. The skill identifies who does what and when, matching detected actions with corresponding audio events to enhance content understanding.

Do I need the z-ai-web-dev-sdk installed to extract temporal events from MOV files?▼

You need the z-ai-web-dev-sdk installed on your backend to extract temporal events from MOV files. This dependency provides the required Vision prompts and processing capabilities to analyze actions and generate timeline extractions.

Can I use optional thinking modes for complex action detection in AVI files?▼

Optional thinking modes are available for complex action detection in AVI files. By leveraging the z-ai-web-dev-sdk, the skill supports these modes alongside Vision prompts to deliver deeper analysis of motion and temporal events.