Ffmpeg Patterns
Extracts key metadata, patterns, and insights from video files using ffmpeg commands for analysis and automation.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ffmpeg-patterns npx -- -y @trustedskills/ffmpeg-patterns
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-patterns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ffmpeg-patterns"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to extract patterns from video files using FFmpeg. It can identify and categorize visual elements, such as scene changes, object appearances, or specific actions within a video sequence. The extracted data can be used for tasks like automated video analysis, content moderation, or creating interactive experiences.
When to use it
- Automated Video Summarization: Generate concise summaries of long videos by identifying key scenes and events.
- Content Moderation: Automatically flag inappropriate content based on visual patterns (e.g., nudity, violence).
- Video Indexing & Search: Create searchable indexes for video libraries based on detected objects or actions.
- Interactive Video Experiences: Trigger specific responses or effects in a video player based on recognized visual cues.
Key capabilities
- Scene detection and analysis
- Object recognition (limited by FFmpeg's capabilities)
- Action identification within video frames
- Pattern extraction from video sequences
- Integration with FFmpeg command-line tools
Example prompts
- "Analyze this video for scene changes and provide a list of timestamps."
- "Identify any instances of [specific object] appearing in this video clip."
- "Extract patterns related to [specific action] from the provided video file."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires FFmpeg to be installed and accessible within the AI agent's environment.
- The accuracy of pattern recognition depends heavily on the quality of the video and the complexity of the desired analysis.
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