Ffmpeg Video Editor
Precisely trim, merge, resize, and convert videos using ffmpeg commands through this powerful editing tool.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ffmpeg-video-editor npx -- -y @trustedskills/ffmpeg-video-editor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ffmpeg-video-editor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ffmpeg-video-editor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to manipulate video files using the powerful ffmpeg tool. It can perform tasks such as trimming videos, changing resolutions, and converting between different video formats. The agent can be instructed to apply specific filters or effects to achieve desired visual results.
When to use it
- Creating short clips: Extract a specific segment from a longer video for social media or presentations.
- Resizing videos: Reduce the resolution of a large video file to make it easier to share online or store.
- Converting formats: Change a video's format (e.g., MP4 to MOV) for compatibility with different devices or software.
- Applying basic edits: Adjust brightness, contrast, or apply simple filters to improve the visual quality of a video.
Key capabilities
- Video trimming
- Resolution scaling
- Format conversion
- Basic filtering (brightness, contrast)
Example prompts
- "Trim the video 'my_video.mp4' from 10 seconds to 25 seconds and save it as 'trimmed_video.mp4'."
- "Reduce the resolution of 'high_res_video.mov' to 720p and save it as 'low_res_video.mp4'."
- "Convert 'input.avi' to MP4 format."
Tips & gotchas
- ffmpeg is a command-line tool, so the agent needs access to a shell environment with ffmpeg installed.
- Be specific with your instructions; ffmpeg has many options and parameters that can affect the output.
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