Can I use it to create streaming playlists?

Absolutely. The skill provides detailed configurations for creating HLS and DASH adaptive streams, as well as RTMP settings for platforms like Twitch.

What does the FFmpeg Claude Code skill do?

This skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge to generate precise FFmpeg commands for tasks like format conversion, video filtering, and media analysis.

Is it useful for batch processing?

Yes, it includes common automation patterns using Bash loops and GNU Parallel to process entire directories of media files efficiently.

How does it help with media analysis?

It provides optimized ffprobe commands to extract specific metadata such as resolution, bitrate, and duration in various formats like JSON or CSV.

Does this skill support hardware acceleration?

Yes, it includes patterns for NVIDIA NVENC, Intel QuickSync (QSV), and AMD VCE to utilize GPU power for faster video processing.

FFmpeg Multimedia Toolkit

Name: FFmpeg Multimedia Toolkit
Author: kienhaminh

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Provides expert guidance for complex multimedia processing tasks including video/audio encoding, conversion, and live streaming.

About

The FFmpeg skill empowers developers to handle sophisticated multimedia workflows directly within Claude Code, offering specific patterns for format conversion, codec optimization, and advanced filtering. It bridges the gap between complex command-line syntax and desired outcomes by providing best practices for modern codecs like H.265 and AV1, hardware acceleration (NVENC/QSV), and media analysis via ffprobe. Whether you are automating web video optimization, extracting high-fidelity audio, or building adaptive HLS streaming pipelines, this skill ensures efficient and high-quality media manipulation.

Key Features

Advanced transcoding for modern video codecs including H.264, H.265, VP9, and AV1
Complex filter graph implementation for scaling, cropping, and audio normalization
Production-ready streaming setups for RTMP, HLS, and adaptive bitrate delivery
Hardware-accelerated encoding configurations for NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD hardware
Comprehensive media analysis and metadata extraction using ffprobe commands
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Use Cases

Automating batch video optimization and resizing for web and mobile applications
Generating high-quality GIFs and frame extractions for content documentation
Building automated media pipelines for cloud-based transcoding and streaming services

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Key Features

Advanced transcoding for modern video codecs including H.264, H.265, VP9, and AV1
Complex filter graph implementation for scaling, cropping, and audio normalization
Production-ready streaming setups for RTMP, HLS, and adaptive bitrate delivery
Hardware-accelerated encoding configurations for NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD hardware
Comprehensive media analysis and metadata extraction using ffprobe commands
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Automating batch video optimization and resizing for web and mobile applications
Generating high-quality GIFs and frame extractions for content documentation
Building automated media pipelines for cloud-based transcoding and streaming services