android-video-capture

Capture video and photos in Android CameraX apps with Compose.

8|1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills --skill android-video-capture
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Skill: android-video-capture
Source: https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills/tree/main/android-video-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills --skill android-video-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building a reliable camera screen is hard because lifecycles, permissions, and recording/capture flows easily break across devices, orientations, and UI recompositions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle-aware CameraX setup in Android apps using ProcessCameraProvider so preview and capture start/stop safely with the UI lifecycle.
  • Video recording to MediaStore with VideoCapture and MediaStoreOutputOptions, including optional audio support for MP4 gallery-ready videos.
  • Photo capture to MediaStore with ImageCapture and correct ContentValues for gallery placement.
  • Simultaneous preview + video + photo, with runtime capability checks via CameraInfo.isUseCaseCombinationSupported() for older devices.
  • Camera controls including dynamic front/back selection and torch/flashlight control with state observation.
  • Safety and quality guardrails like explicit QualitySelector, strong references to active recordings, and anti-pattern fixes for common IllegalStateException and finalize issues.

Quick Start

Use the android-video-capture skill to implement a Compose camera preview that records an audio-enabled video to the gallery and captures photos with torch support.

Frequently Asked Questions about android-video-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture video and photos simultaneously using CameraX in Android Compose?▼

To capture video and photos using CameraX in Android Compose, bind Preview, VideoCapture, and ImageCapture use cases together via ProcessCameraProvider, checking CameraInfo.isUseCaseCombinationSupported() for older device compatibility.

How do I save CameraX video recordings to the Android MediaStore?▼

Save CameraX video recordings to the Android MediaStore by configuring VideoCapture with MediaStoreOutputOptions, enabling optional audio support to produce gallery-ready MP4 files managed by the system.

Why does my CameraX recording fail with IllegalStateException on recomposition?▼

CameraX recording fails with IllegalStateException on recomposition due to improper lifecycle management or lost references. Maintain strong references to active recordings and implement anti-pattern-safe unbind and rebind logic tied to the UI lifecycle.

Can I toggle the torch and switch cameras while using CameraX in a Compose app?▼

Yes, you can toggle the torch and switch cameras in a Compose app using CameraX by observing camera state and dynamically applying camera selectors and torch control updates to the bound camera instance.

What permissions do I need to record video with audio using CameraX?▼

To record video with audio using CameraX, you need camera and audio recording permissions configured in your Android manifest, enabling the microphone for VideoCapture alongside the standard camera access.

How do I ensure CameraX preview starts and stops safely with the Compose lifecycle?▼

Ensure CameraX preview starts and stops safely with the Compose lifecycle by binding use cases through ProcessCameraProvider within a lifecycle-aware Compose setup, preventing crashes across orientations and recompositions.