# Manim Render Ops > Render manim videos with correct CLI flags, dependency checks, and bounded retry strategy. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/manim-render-ops` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/manim-render-ops` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/manim-render-ops/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/manim-render-ops --- # Manim Render Ops Use this skill when moving from script to video output. ## Preflight 1. Confirm runtime dependencies are available (`ffmpeg` required by manim ecosystem). 2. Confirm script path and Scene class exist. 3. Create output folders if missing. ## Render Commands - Fast validation render: - `manim -pql outputs/manim/scene.py MainScene` - High-quality deliverable render: - `manim -pqh outputs/manim/scene.py MainScene` ## Quality Policy - First run at low quality (`-ql`) for syntax/runtime validation. - Final deliverable at higher quality (`-qh`) unless issue requires otherwise. - If render fails, perform targeted fix and retry (max 2 retries). ## Failure Handling - Capture and summarize the first actionable error. - Patch only the minimal script region that caused failure. - Re-run the same command and compare result. - Stop after retry cap and output reproducible failure details. ## Output Checklist - Render command used. - Actual output file path (`.mp4`). - Retry count and failure summary (if any). ## References - Installing Manim (dependency context): https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/installation.html - Installing locally (ffmpeg requirement): https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/installation/uv.html - CLI output settings and quality flags: https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/tutorials/output_and_config.html --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/gqy20) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.