video-understanding

Answer text questions about video clips using visual inference.

Updated May 23, 2026

Search Tags:#vlm #visual understanding #vss agent #video q&a #sensor id #timestamped details

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/yo-steven/skills-exploration-20260522 --skill video-understanding-yo-steven

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-understanding
Source: https://github.com/yo-steven/skills-exploration-20260522/tree/main/skills/video-search-and-summarization/video-understanding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yo-steven/skills-exploration-20260522 --skill video-understanding-yo-steven

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of answering questions about what is happening in a video by performing fresh visual inference on the video content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Video Q&A with VLM: Generates answers to user questions that depend on visual details (objects, people, actions, colors, timing, and safety/PPE) that cannot be reliably derived from text conversation alone.
Clip-specific analysis: Targets a specific video segment by requiring a named sensor/file reference so the VSS agent can run video_understanding for that clip.
Verification after rough outputs: Useful for follow-ups when you already have a coarse summary or report but need more precise visual confirmation.

Quick Start

Ask a question about a specific clip by providing the sensor id or filename so the agent can call the video_understanding tool to inspect the video frames.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-understanding

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I answer questions about what is happening in a specific video clip?▼

To answer questions about video content, you provide a text query along with the target sensor id or filename so the system can run visual inference on the requested clip to identify objects, actions, and timing.

Can I use video Q&A to verify visual facts like safety details or PPE?▼

Yes, video Q&A performs fresh visual inference to extract visual facts including safety details, PPE, colors, and people, which is especially useful when you need precise confirmation after a rough summary.

What do I need to provide to run visual inference on a video?▼

You need to provide an input message containing your text question and the specific sensor-id or filename of the target clip so the agent can locate and analyze the correct video frames.

How does the VSS agent analyze video frames to answer questions?▼

The VSS agent analyzes video frames by receiving an input message that instructs it to use the video understanding tool, targeting the specified clip to extract timestamped details and visual facts.

When should I use a video understanding tool instead of relying on conversation history?▼

You should use a video understanding tool when no prior search or conversation history contains the needed information, requiring fresh visual inference to identify objects, people, or actions in the clip.

Does video Q&A work for identifying specific timestamped details in a clip?▼

Yes, video Q&A targets specific video segments by running visual inference on the requested clip, allowing you to identify timestamped details and visual facts accurately.