manim-video

Plan, generate, and render Manim Community Edition videos from text prompts.

Updated Jun 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill manim-video-jleechanorg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: manim-video
Source: https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/creative/manim-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill manim-video-jleechanorg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires manim, pdflatex, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Coordinating planning, coding, rendering, and editing for educational math/CS animations is complex and error-prone; this Skill provides a repeatable pipeline to turn narrative prompts into polished Manim videos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end Manim video pipeline: narrative planning (plan.md), per-scene script (script.py), rendering, and stitching into a final video.
  • Supports multiple explainer formats: concept explainers, equation derivations, algorithm visualizations, data stories, and architecture diagrams, all within a consistent design system.
  • Prerequisites and outputs: Python 3.10+, Manim CE, LaTeX, and FFmpeg; outputs final videos with optional subtitles and captions.

Quick Start

Create plan.md with your narrative arc, implement scenes in script.py, and render with Manim to generate the final video.

Frequently Asked Questions about manim-video

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate Manim videos from text prompts automatically?▼

You can generate Manim videos by providing a text prompt that this Skill uses to plan a narrative, write Python scene scripts, and render the final animation using Manim Community Edition.

What prerequisites do I need to render Manim CE animations?▼

Rendering Manim CE animations requires Python 3.10+, Manim Community Edition, LaTeX, and FFmpeg installed in your environment to execute the pipeline and produce polished videos.

Can I create algorithm visualization videos and equation derivations using Manim?▼

Yes, creating algorithm visualizations and equation derivations is supported. This Skill handles narrative-driven explainers for concepts, data stories, and architecture diagrams using a consistent design system.

What is the best way to structure a narrative-driven educational animation pipeline?▼

Structuring an educational animation pipeline involves separating narrative planning from scene implementation. This Skill uses a plan.md file for the narrative arc and a script.py for per-scene rendering.

Does Manim CE support adding subtitles and captions to rendered videos?▼

Yes, Manim CE supports adding subtitles and captions to rendered videos. This Skill's pipeline outputs final videos with optional subtitling and captions alongside the core animation output.