# MLT Multimedia Framework for Video Editing and Processing

> MLT is an open-source LGPL multimedia framework designed for video editing. It provides a toolkit and the melt command-line tool for non-linear video editing, transitions, effects, and rendering. MLT powers Shotcut, Kdenlive, and other video editors.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/mlt-multimedia-framework-for-video-editing-and-processing` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/mlt-multimedia-framework-for-video-editing-and-processing`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/mlt-multimedia-framework-for-video-editing-and-processing/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/mlt-multimedia-framework-for-video-editing-and-processing

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# MLT Multimedia Framework for Video Editing and Processing

MLT is an open-source LGPL multimedia framework designed for video editing. It provides a toolkit and the melt command-line tool for non-linear video editing, transitions, effects, and rendering. MLT powers Shotcut, Kdenlive, and other video editors.

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- cmake ..
- cmake -G Ninja ..
- cmake --build .

Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- The command must be executed from inside the build/ directory

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- See the docs/ directory for usage details.
- See the [website](https://www.mltframework.org/docs/) for development details
- and a [contributing](https://www.mltframework.org/docs/contributing/) guide.

- Source: https://github.com/mltframework/mlt
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mltframework/mlt/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/mlt-multimedia-framework-video-editing-processing/)