Best use case
ffmpeg is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Media processing (10 man pages).
Teams using ffmpeg should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ffmpeg/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ffmpeg Compares
| Feature / Agent | ffmpeg | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Media processing (10 man pages).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# ffmpeg Media processing (10 man pages). ## Convert ```bash ffmpeg -i input.mov -c:v libx264 output.mp4 ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libvpx-vp9 output.webm ``` ## Audio ```bash ffmpeg -i video.mp4 -vn -c:a aac audio.m4a ffmpeg -i input.mp3 -ar 44100 output.wav ``` ## Resize ```bash ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf scale=1280:720 output.mp4 ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf scale=-1:480 output.mp4 ``` ## GIF ```bash ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "fps=10,scale=320:-1" output.gif ``` ## Concat ```bash ffmpeg -f concat -i list.txt -c copy output.mp4 ``` ## Capture ```bash ffmpeg -f avfoundation -i "1" -t 10 capture.mp4 ``` ## Stream ```bash ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -f mpegts - | mpv - ``` ## Scientific Skill Interleaving This skill connects to the K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills ecosystem: ### Graph Theory - **networkx** [○] via bicomodule - Universal graph hub ### Bibliography References - `general`: 734 citations in bib.duckdb ## Cat# Integration This skill maps to **Cat# = Comod(P)** as a bicomodule in the equipment structure: ``` Trit: 0 (ERGODIC) Home: Prof Poly Op: ⊗ Kan Role: Adj Color: #26D826 ``` ### GF(3) Naturality The skill participates in triads satisfying: ``` (-1) + (0) + (+1) ≡ 0 (mod 3) ``` This ensures compositional coherence in the Cat# equipment structure.
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