# Video Frames

> Extract a single frame from a local video at the first frame, a timestamp, or a zero-based frame index using FFmpeg.

- Skill: `iflytek/video-frames` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add iflytek/video-frames`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/iflytek/video-frames/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: iflytek (https://skillmd.com/u/iflytek)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/iflytek/video-frames

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# Video Frames (ffmpeg)

Extract a single frame from a video, or create quick thumbnails for inspection.

## Quick start

First frame:

```bash
bash scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --out /tmp/frame.jpg
```

At a timestamp:

```bash
bash scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --time 00:00:10 --out /tmp/frame-10s.jpg
```

At a zero-based frame index:

```bash
bash scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --index 42 --out /tmp/frame-42.png
```

## Notes

- Prefer `--time` for "what is happening around here?".
- Use a `.jpg` for quick share; use `.png` for crisp UI frames.
- `--index` accepts a non-negative integer only.
- The script never overwrites an existing output. Choose a new path or remove the
  old file only after the user explicitly asks to replace it.