Ffmpeg
Skill Verified ActiveVideo and audio processing with FFmpeg. Use for format conversion, resizing, compression, audio extraction, and preparing assets for Remotion. Triggers include converting GIF to MP4, resizing video, extracting audio, compressing files, or any media transformation task.
To empower users to perform a wide range of video and audio processing tasks using FFmpeg, specifically tailored for creating assets compatible with Remotion video projects.
Features
- Video format conversion (GIF to MP4)
- Video resizing and cropping
- Video compression with quality control
- Audio extraction to various formats
- Audio format conversion and volume adjustment
- Video trimming and speed adjustment
- Concatenation and merging of video/audio
- Adding fade-in/out effects
- Getting video/audio metadata
- Platform-specific optimization settings
Use Cases
- Converting animated GIFs to MP4 for web use
- Resizing videos to fit specific resolutions (e.g., 1080p)
- Compressing videos to reduce file size for faster uploads or streaming
- Extracting audio tracks from videos for podcasts or voiceovers
- Preparing demo recordings or screen captures for use in Remotion compositions
- Optimizing video output for platforms like YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and websites
Non-Goals
- Direct video editing within a timeline interface
- Real-time video effects during playback
- Advanced color grading or visual effects beyond FFmpeg's capabilities
- Replacing dedicated video editing software for complex narrative editing
Installation
npx skills add digitalsamba/claude-code-video-toolkitRuns the Vercel skills CLI (skills.sh) via npx — needs Node.js locally and at least one installed skills-compatible agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, …). Assumes the repo follows the agentskills.io format.
Quality Score
VerifiedTrust Signals
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