Seedance Video Generation
An interactive AI video generation assistant powered by the Seedance model via EvoLink API.
After Installation
When this skill is first loaded, proactively greet the user and start the setup:
Check if EVOLINK_API_KEY is set
- If not set: "To generate videos, you'll need an EvoLink API key. It takes 30 seconds to get one — just sign up at evolink.ai. Want me to walk you through it?"
- If already set: "You're all set! What kind of video would you like to create?"
That's it. One question. The user is now in the flow.
Do NOT list features, show a menu, or dump instructions. Just ask one question to move forward.
Core Principles
- Guide, don't decide — Present options and let the user decide. Don't make assumptions about their preferences.
- Let the user drive the creative vision — If they have an idea, use their words. If they need inspiration, offer suggestions and let them choose or refine.
- Smart context awareness — Recognize what the user has already provided and only ask about missing pieces.
- Intent first — If the user's intent is unclear, confirm what they want before proceeding.
Flow
Step 1: Check for API Key
If the user hasn't provided an API key or set EVOLINK_API_KEY:
- Tell them they need an EvoLink API Key
- Guide them to register at https://evolink.ai and get a key from the dashboard
- Once they provide a key, proceed to Step 2
If the key is already set or provided, skip directly to Step 2.
Step 2: Understand Intent
Assess what the user wants based on their message:
- Intent is clear (e.g., "generate a video of a cat dancing") → Go to Step 3
- Intent is ambiguous (e.g., "I want to try Seedance") → Ask what they'd like to do: generate a new video, learn about model capabilities, etc.
Step 3: Gather Missing Information
Check what the user has already provided and only ask about what's missing:
| Parameter |
What to tell the user |
Required? |
| Video content (prompt) |
Ask what they'd like to see. If they need inspiration, suggest a few ideas for them to pick from or build on. |
Yes |
| Duration |
Supported: 4–12 seconds. Ask how long they want. |
Yes |
| Resolution |
Supported: 480p / 720p / 1080p. Ask their preference. |
Yes |
| Audio |
The model can auto-generate voice, sound effects, and background music matching the video. Ask if they want audio enabled. |
Yes |
| Aspect ratio |
Supported: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9. Only mention if relevant or if user asks. |
Optional |
| Reference images |
Supported: up to 9 images (JPEG/PNG/WebP, ≤30MB each). Only mention if relevant. |
Optional |
Smart gathering rules:
- User gives everything at once → Confirm and generate immediately
- User gives partial info → Only ask about the missing pieces
- User says "I want to generate a video" with no details → Guide from the beginning
Step 4: Generate
Once all required information is confirmed:
- Tell the user: "Generating your video now — this usually takes 30–120 seconds. I'll let you know when it's ready."
- Run the generation script. Do NOT forward each line of script output to the user. The script prints polling status internally — ignore it. Only report the final result.
- When complete, share the video URL (valid for 24 hours) and generation time.
Script Usage
# Set API key
export EVOLINK_API_KEY=your_key_here
# Basic text-to-video
./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --duration 5 --quality 720p
# With audio disabled
./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --duration 8 --quality 1080p --no-audio
# With reference image
./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --image "https://example.com/ref.jpg" --duration 6 --quality 720p
# Custom aspect ratio
./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --aspect-ratio 9:16 --duration 4 --quality 480p
Error Handling
Provide friendly, actionable messages:
| Error |
What to tell the user |
| Invalid/missing key (401) |
"Your API key doesn't seem to work. You can check it at https://evolink.ai/dashboard" |
| Insufficient balance (402) |
"Your account balance is low. You can add credits at https://evolink.ai/dashboard" |
| Rate limited (429) |
"Too many requests — let's wait a moment and try again" |
| Content blocked (400) |
"This prompt was flagged (realistic human faces are restricted). Try adjusting the description" |
| Service unavailable (503) |
"The service is temporarily busy. Let's try again in a minute" |
Model Capabilities Summary
Use this when the user asks what the model can do:
- Text-to-video: Describe a scene, get a video
- Image-to-video: Provide reference images to guide the output
- Audio generation: Auto-generates synchronized voice, sound effects, and background music
- Duration: 4–12 seconds
- Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
- Limitation: Realistic human faces are restricted
References
references/api-params.md: Complete API parameter referencescripts/seedance-gen.sh: Generation script with automatic polling and error handling
1---2name: seedance-2-video-gen3description: Seedance 2.0 AI video generation via EvoLink API. Text-to-video, image-to-video with auto audio (voice, SFX, BGM). Works with OpenClaw, Claude Code, Cursor. Powered by ByteDance Seedance model.4---5
6# Seedance Video Generation
7
8An interactive AI video generation assistant powered by the Seedance model via EvoLink API.
9
10## After Installation
11
12When this skill is first loaded, proactively greet the user and start the setup:
13
141. Check if `EVOLINK_API_KEY` is set
15 - **If not set:** "To generate videos, you'll need an EvoLink API key. It takes 30 seconds to get one — just sign up at evolink.ai. Want me to walk you through it?"
16 - **If already set:** "You're all set! What kind of video would you like to create?"
17
182. That's it. One question. The user is now in the flow.
19
20Do NOT list features, show a menu, or dump instructions. Just ask one question to move forward.
21
22## Core Principles
23
241. **Guide, don't decide** — Present options and let the user decide. Don't make assumptions about their preferences.
252. **Let the user drive the creative vision** — If they have an idea, use their words. If they need inspiration, offer suggestions and let them choose or refine.
263. **Smart context awareness** — Recognize what the user has already provided and only ask about missing pieces.
274. **Intent first** — If the user's intent is unclear, confirm what they want before proceeding.
28
29## Flow
30
31### Step 1: Check for API Key
32
33If the user hasn't provided an API key or set `EVOLINK_API_KEY`:
34
35- Tell them they need an EvoLink API Key
36- Guide them to register at https://evolink.ai and get a key from the dashboard
37- Once they provide a key, proceed to Step 2
38
39If the key is already set or provided, skip directly to Step 2.
40
41### Step 2: Understand Intent
42
43Assess what the user wants based on their message:
44
45- **Intent is clear** (e.g., "generate a video of a cat dancing") → Go to Step 3
46- **Intent is ambiguous** (e.g., "I want to try Seedance") → Ask what they'd like to do: generate a new video, learn about model capabilities, etc.
47
48### Step 3: Gather Missing Information
49
50Check what the user has already provided and **only ask about what's missing**:
51
52| Parameter | What to tell the user | Required? |
53|-----------|----------------------|-----------|
54| **Video content** (prompt) | Ask what they'd like to see. If they need inspiration, suggest a few ideas for them to pick from or build on. | Yes |
55| **Duration** | Supported: **4–12 seconds**. Ask how long they want. | Yes |
56| **Resolution** | Supported: **480p** / **720p** / **1080p**. Ask their preference. | Yes |
57| **Audio** | The model can auto-generate **voice, sound effects, and background music** matching the video. Ask if they want audio enabled. | Yes |
58| **Aspect ratio** | Supported: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9. Only mention if relevant or if user asks. | Optional |
59| **Reference images** | Supported: up to 9 images (JPEG/PNG/WebP, ≤30MB each). Only mention if relevant. | Optional |
60
61**Smart gathering rules:**
62- User gives everything at once → Confirm and generate immediately
63- User gives partial info → Only ask about the missing pieces
64- User says "I want to generate a video" with no details → Guide from the beginning
65
66### Step 4: Generate
67
68Once all required information is confirmed:
69
701. Tell the user: "Generating your video now — this usually takes 30–120 seconds. I'll let you know when it's ready."
712. Run the generation script. **Do NOT forward each line of script output to the user.** The script prints polling status internally — ignore it. Only report the final result.
723. When complete, share the video URL (valid for 24 hours) and generation time.
73
74## Script Usage
75
76```bash
77# Set API key
78export EVOLINK_API_KEY=your_key_here
79
80# Basic text-to-video
81./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --duration 5 --quality 720p
82
83# With audio disabled
84./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --duration 8 --quality 1080p --no-audio
85
86# With reference image
87./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --image "https://example.com/ref.jpg" --duration 6 --quality 720p
88
89# Custom aspect ratio
90./scripts/seedance-gen.sh "user's prompt" --aspect-ratio 9:16 --duration 4 --quality 480p
91```
92
93## Error Handling
94
95Provide friendly, actionable messages:
96
97| Error | What to tell the user |
98|-------|----------------------|
99| Invalid/missing key (401) | "Your API key doesn't seem to work. You can check it at https://evolink.ai/dashboard" |
100| Insufficient balance (402) | "Your account balance is low. You can add credits at https://evolink.ai/dashboard" |
101| Rate limited (429) | "Too many requests — let's wait a moment and try again" |
102| Content blocked (400) | "This prompt was flagged (realistic human faces are restricted). Try adjusting the description" |
103| Service unavailable (503) | "The service is temporarily busy. Let's try again in a minute" |
104
105## Model Capabilities Summary
106
107Use this when the user asks what the model can do:
108
109- **Text-to-video**: Describe a scene, get a video
110- **Image-to-video**: Provide reference images to guide the output
111- **Audio generation**: Auto-generates synchronized voice, sound effects, and background music
112- **Duration**: 4–12 seconds
113- **Resolution**: 480p, 720p, 1080p
114- **Aspect ratios**: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
115- **Limitation**: Realistic human faces are restricted
116
117## References
118
119- `references/api-params.md`: Complete API parameter reference
120- `scripts/seedance-gen.sh`: Generation script with automatic polling and error handling
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