Video Clipper

Create video clips from time ranges or chapter markers using ffmpeg.

5|Updated Nov 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jeffvincent/claude-config --skill video-clipper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Video Clipper
Source: https://github.com/jeffvincent/claude-config/tree/main/skills/video-clipper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeffvincent/claude-config --skill video-clipper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill uses ffmpeg to create clips from a source video either by chapter timestamps or a single time range, enabling rapid video editing without a GUI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-chapter clipping: Generate multiple clips from a chapter timestamps.
  • Single-snippet clipping: Extract a single segment by a time range.
  • Encoding options: Copy mode for speed or encode mode for precise cuts.
  • Output organization: Filenames sanitized and clips saved to a structured directory.

Quick Start

Say: "Create a clip from 00:00:55 to 00:02:35" for /path/to/video.mp4 or provide a real example to illustrate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Clipper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a single clip from a video using time ranges?▼

Video clipper uses ffmpeg to extract segments by specifying start and end timestamps. Provide your source video path and time range (e.g., 00:00:55 to 00:02:35) to generate a clipped output file with fast copy mode or frame-accurate encoding.

Can I split a video into multiple clips from chapter timestamps?▼

Yes. Video clipper processes chapter metadata or a timestamps list to automatically generate sequential clips from a single source video, sanitizing filenames and organizing output into a structured directory.

What video formats does ffmpeg-based clipping support?▼

Ffmpeg clipping handles common formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. The Skill preserves source codec properties in copy mode or re-encodes with optional parameters for precise cuts across these container types.

Should I use copy mode or encode mode for video clipping?▼

Copy mode clips faster by skipping re-encoding but may have timing imprecision at boundaries. Encode mode performs frame-accurate cuts with slower processing. Choose based on speed requirements versus cut precision for your workflow.

Does ffmpeg clipping require GUI software or can it run headless?▼

Video clipper runs entirely headless via ffmpeg commands, requiring no GUI. It generates a concise summary report and saves sanitized, sequential filenames to your output directory automatically.

What do I need to set up before clipping videos with ffmpeg?▼

Install ffmpeg as a system dependency. Prepare your source video file and define either a single time range or chapter timestamps. The Skill handles output directory creation and filename sanitization.