Ffmpeg
This FFmpeg skill converts videos to various formats and codecs, offering powerful media manipulation for diverse needs.
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We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ffmpeg npx -- -y @trustedskills/ffmpeg
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ffmpeg"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The ffmpeg skill enables AI agents to process and manipulate video, audio, and image files using the powerful FFmpeg tool. It supports tasks like transcoding formats, trimming clips, adjusting resolution, extracting audio, and applying filters for enhanced media processing.
When to use it
- To convert a high-resolution video file into a compressed MP4 format suitable for web streaming.
- When editing raw footage by cutting out unwanted segments or adding transitions.
- For batch processing multiple media files with consistent encoding settings.
Key capabilities
- Video and audio transcoding across various formats (e.g., MP4, AVI, MKV).
- Audio extraction from video files.
- Resolution scaling and bitrate adjustment for optimized file size and quality.
- Support for applying filters like brightness, contrast, or watermarking.
Example prompts
- "Convert this 4K video to a 1080p MP4 file with H.264 encoding."
- "Trim the first 30 seconds from this video clip and save it as a new file."
- "Extract the audio track from this movie and save it as an MP3."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure that FFmpeg is installed on your system or container for full functionality. Some advanced features may require specific codecs or hardware acceleration, which might not be available in all environments.
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