vss-summarize-video

Summarize long video recordings into timestamped activity reports.

49|14|Updated Aug 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/sop-monitoring-blueprints --skill vss-summarize-video-nvidia
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Skill: vss-summarize-video
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA/sop-monitoring-blueprints/tree/main/agentic/vss-sop-skills/vss-sop-build/references/vss/vss-summarize-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/sop-monitoring-blueprints --skill vss-summarize-video-nvidia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms extended video recordings into concise, timestamped summaries, reducing the effort required to review full shifts, daily activities, and lengthy surveillance footage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Long-Form Summarization: Segments lengthy videos, analyzes each segment with a VLM, and synthesizes the results into a cohesive narrative.
  • Shift and Activity Reports: Generates daily summaries for specific sensors, cameras, or time ranges.
  • Use Case: Review a night-shift recording and produce a report describing key activities and notable events with timestamped highlights.
  • Operational Integration: Uses VIOS for video storage and the VSS Agent for summary generation, with LVS deployment required.

Quick Start

Use the vss-summarize-video skill to generate a timestamped summary report for the uploaded night-shift recording.

Frequently Asked Questions about vss-summarize-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate timestamped shift reports from long video recordings?

To generate timestamped shift reports from long video recordings, the Skill segments lengthy videos, analyzes each segment with a VLM, and synthesizes the results into a cohesive narrative describing key activities and notable events.

How does video summarization work for lengthy surveillance investigations?

Video summarization for surveillance investigations works by segmenting long-form video files, applying a VLM to analyze each segment, and synthesizing the outputs into a cohesive, timestamped activity report for time-bounded monitoring.

Do I need a deployed LVS profile and VIOS storage to summarize long-form video?

Yes, you need a deployed LVS profile, video files stored in VIOS, and responsive VSS Agent, VLM, and LLM services to perform long-form video summarization and generate daily activity analysis reports.

Can I produce daily activity summaries for specific sensors and time ranges?

Yes, you can produce daily activity summaries for specific sensors, cameras, or time ranges, transforming extended surveillance footage into concise, timestamped reports for shift reviews.

What is the best way to review a night-shift recording without watching the entire video?

The best way to review a night-shift recording without watching the entire video is using video summarization to produce a timestamped report describing key activities and notable events with highlights.

What are the limitations of long-form video summarization for shift reviews?

Limitations of long-form video summarization include the requirement for a deployed LVS profile, VIOS video storage, and responsive VSS Agent, VLM, and LLM services to process extended recordings into shift reports.