# Media Processing

Process multimedia files with FFmpeg (video/audio encoding, conversion, streaming...

- Repository: https://github.com/mrgoonie/claudekit-skills (2229 stars)
- Category: Media
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-04-03
- Runs scripts: yes, review before use

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills --skill media-processing -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills --skill media-processing -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills --skill media-processing -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills --skill media-processing -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills`

## Description

Process multimedia files with FFmpeg (video/audio encoding, conversion, streaming, filtering, hardware acceleration) and ImageMagick (image manipulation, format conversion, batch processing, effects, composition). Use when converting media formats, encoding videos with specific codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9), resizing/cropping images, extracting audio from video, applying filters and effects, optimizing file sizes, creating streaming manifests (HLS/DASH), generating thumbnails, batch processing images, creating composite images, or implementing media processing pipelines. Supports 100+ formats, hardware acceleration (NVENC, QSV), and complex filtergraphs.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Media Processing Skill

Process video, audio, and images using FFmpeg and ImageMagick command-line tools for conversion, optimization, streaming, and manipulation tasks.

## When to Use This Skill

Use when:
- Converting media formats (video, audio, images)
- Encoding video with codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1)
- Processing images (resize, crop, effects, watermarks)
- Extracting audio from video
- Creating streaming manifests (HLS/DASH)
- Generating thumbnails and previews
- Batch processing media files
- Optimizing file sizes and quality
- Applying filters and effects
- Creating composite images or videos

## Tool Selection Guide

### FFmpeg: Video/Audio Processing
Use FFmpeg for:
- Video encoding, conversion, transcoding
- Audio extraction, conversion, mixing
- Live streaming (RTMP, HLS, DASH)
- Video filters (scale, crop, rotate, overlay)
- Hardware-accelerated encoding
- Media file inspection (ffprobe)
- Frame extraction, concatenation
- Codec selection and optimization

### ImageMagick: Image Processing
Use ImageMagick for:
- Image format conversion (PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF)
- Resizing, cropping, transformations
- Batch image processing (mogrify)
- Visual effects (blur, sharpen, sepia)
- Text overlays and watermarks
- Image composition and montages
- Color adjustments, filters
- Thumbnail generation

### Decision Matrix

| Task | Tool | Why |
|------|------|-----|
| Video encoding | FFmpeg | Native video codec support |
| Audio extraction | FFmpeg | Direct stream manipulation |
| Image resize | ImageMagick | Optimized for still images |
| Batch images | ImageMagick | mogrify for in-place edits |
| Video thumbnails | FFmpeg | Frame extraction built-in |
| GIF creation | FFmpeg or ImageMagick | FFmpeg for video source, ImageMagick for images |
| Streaming | FFmpeg | Live streaming protocols |
| Image effects | ImageMagick | Rich filter library |

## Installation

### macOS
```bash
brew install ffmpeg imagemagick
```

The rest: https://github.com/mrgoonie/claudekit-skills/blob/HEAD/.claude/skills/media-processing/SKILL.md