---
title: "FFmpeg Clip Extractor"
description: "Extracts video clips and segments using FFmpeg libavformat and libavcodec APIs. Supports keyframe-accurate cutting with -ss/-to flags, stream copy mode, and re-encoding via libx264/libx265 presets."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg"
category:
  - "Media & Transcription"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "ffmpeg/ffmpeg"
  github_stars: 58972
---

# FFmpeg Clip Extractor

Extracts video clips and segments using FFmpeg libavformat and libavcodec APIs. Supports keyframe-accurate cutting with -ss/-to flags, stream copy mode, and re-encoding via libx264/libx265 presets.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/ffmpeg-clip-extractor-agent/)