c-video
c-video equips Claude with command-line tools to fetch videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms, then process them locally. Extract audio tracks, transcode between formats, or trim specific segments—all through yt-dlp and ffmpeg integration.
c-video lets you download videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites using yt-dlp and ffmpeg.
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Install
daxaur/openpaw/c-video · repository language: TypeScript
git clone https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw
cp -r openpaw/skills/c-video ~/.claude/skills/c-videonpx skillfed install daxaur/openpaw/c-videoFrequently asked questions
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Can c-video download youtube videos?
c-video integrates yt-dlp to download videos from YouTube and other streaming platforms. The tool fetches media directly to your local system, where you can then process it further using c-video's other capabilities like format conversion or audio extraction.
How do I extract audio from video with c-video?
c-video uses ffmpeg to extract audio tracks from video files and convert them to formats like MP3. You can pull soundtracks, dialogue, or music directly from downloaded or local video sources, then save the audio in your preferred format.
What video formats can c-video convert between?
c-video supports conversion across multiple formats and codecs via ffmpeg integration. Common conversions include MP4 to WebM, MOV to MP4, and many others. The tool handles both video transcoding and audio-only extraction in a single workflow.
Can c-video clip and trim video segments?
Yes, c-video can clip video segments to specific time ranges using ffmpeg. Extract just the portion you need from a longer video file, trimming by start and end timestamps to create focused clips.
Does c-video work with platforms other than YouTube?
c-video supports downloading from YouTube, Vimeo, and many other streaming platforms through yt-dlp. The tool's flexibility lets you fetch video content from a wide range of websites, then process it locally with ffmpeg for conversion or extraction.
What license does c-video use?
c-video is released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions. This open-source licensing makes it accessible for both personal and commercial projects.
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What This Skill Does
Enables Claude to download online videos, extract audio tracks, convert between formats, and cut/clip video segments using yt-dlp and ffmpeg.
Available CLI Tools
yt-dlp — Video Downloading
# Download a video (best quality)
yt-dlp "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ID"
# Download audio only as MP3
yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 "https://youtube.com/watch?v=ID"
# Download specific format/resolution
yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=1080]+bestaudio" "URL"
# Download to specific output path
yt-dlp -o "~/Downloads/%(title)s.%(ext)s" "URL"
# List available formats
yt-dlp -F "URL"
ffmpeg — Processing & Conversion
```bash
Convert video format
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.webm
Extract audio from video
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec mp3 output.mp3
Clip a segment (start time, duration)
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ss 00:01:30 -t 00:00:45 -c copy clip.mp4
Resize video
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf
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