# Syn Video Thumbnail

> Skill for extracting thumbnails and frames in the context of video files. Use when the user's task is specifically about extracting thumbnails and frames.

- Skill: `legendtkl/syn-video-thumbnail` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add legendtkl/syn-video-thumbnail`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/legendtkl/syn-video-thumbnail/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: legendtkl (https://skillmd.com/u/legendtkl)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/legendtkl/syn-video-thumbnail

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# video files: extracting thumbnails and frames

## When to use

Use this skill for extracting thumbnails and frames in video files. This skill
specifically handles extracting thumbnails and frames and nothing else in the
video files family.

## Procedure

Grab a frame at a timestamp, generate a contact sheet, and pick representative thumbnails.

## Notes

This is the video files skill dedicated to extracting thumbnails and frames.
Sibling skills cover other video files capabilities; this one
is the right choice only when the task is about extracting thumbnails and frames.