Extract Blockchain Media

Extract Blockchain Media

Extract media files from BSV blockchain transactions using txex CLI.

When to Use

• Extract ordinal inscriptions from transactions
• Retrieve embedded images/videos/files from blockchain
• Download NFT assets
• Access on-chain stored media

Usage

# Extract media from transaction ID
bun run /path/to/skills/extract-blockchain-media/scripts/extract.ts <txid>

# Extract to specific output directory
bun run /path/to/skills/extract-blockchain-media/scripts/extract.ts <txid> /path/to/output

What Gets Extracted

The txex tool extracts:

• Images (PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP)
• Videos (MP4, WEBM)
• Audio files
• Text/JSON data
• Any binary data inscribed in transaction

Output

Files are saved with:

• Original filename (if embedded in tx)
• Auto-detected file extension
• Saved to current directory or specified path

Requirements

• txex CLI installed: bun add -g txex
• Transaction ID of ordinal/inscription
• Internet connection to fetch from blockchain

CLI Reference

txex <txid>                 # Extract to current directory
txex <txid> -o /path        # Extract to specific path

Common Use Cases

1. View NFT Images: Extract ordinal inscription image
2. Download Files: Retrieve documents stored on-chain
3. Archive Media: Backup ordinals locally
4. Content Verification: Check what's actually inscribed