video-frames

Extract video frames or short clips by timestamp or index using ffmpeg.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill video-frames-beirux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills/tree/main/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill video-frames-beirux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

## What problem does it solve? Quickly obtaining representative still images or short clips from video files is often manual, time-consuming, and requires knowing complex ffmpeg commands; this Skill simplifies that by providing a single CLI helper and clear options for timestamp or index extraction.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-frame extraction: Pull the first frame, a frame at a specific timestamp, or a frame by index from local video files.
  • Thumbnail generation: Produce JPEG or PNG thumbnails for previews, asset catalogs, or QA inspection.
  • Use Case: Generate a series of thumbnails for a video library to visually index content or extract a precise frame for documentation or UI design.

### Quick Start Use the video-frames skill to extract the frame at 00:00:10 from /path/to/video.mp4 and save it as /tmp/frame-10s.jpg.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-frames

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp?▼

To extract a frame from a video at a specific timestamp, you can use a CLI helper that runs ffmpeg commands to pull the exact image and save it as a JPEG or PNG file.

What is the easiest way to generate video thumbnails for a local media library?▼

Generating video thumbnails for a local media library involves pulling single frames or short clips from video files to create visual previews for asset catalogs or QA inspection.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract frames from video files?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract frames from video files, as this Skill relies on it to process local media and produce single-image outputs.

Can I extract video frames by frame index instead of timestamp?▼

Yes, you can extract video frames by frame index instead of a timestamp, or default to extracting the first frame to produce a single-image output for your production pipeline.

What is the best way to pull a still image from an mp4 for documentation?▼

The best way to pull a still image from an mp4 for documentation is using a CLI helper that simplifies ffmpeg commands to quickly grab a precise frame by timestamp or index.

Does this frame extraction method work for small production pipelines?▼

Yes, this frame extraction method works for small production pipelines and individual video files, supporting quick visual inspection tasks and thumbnail generation for local media editing.