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safe-video-concat-workflow

Two-pass video concatenation workflow that avoids encoder compatibility issues by separating concat and audio mixing

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SKILL.md
Quality
Evals
Security

Quality

Content

72%

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

The body is highly actionable with executable ffmpeg commands and a clear step sequence, but it repeats commands in a Quick Reference section and lacks explicit validation checkpoints for the batch concatenation workflow. Progressive disclosure is appropriate for a single-file skill.

Suggestions

Add an explicit validation step after Pass 1 (e.g., ffprobe/playback check of interim.mp4) and only proceed to Pass 2 when it succeeds, establishing a verify-then-proceed feedback loop.

Remove or trim the 'Quick Reference Commands' section since it duplicates commands already presented in Steps 1-4, or replace the step examples with references to the quick reference to avoid repetition.

Consider a brief verification of the final output (duration/resolution check) before declaring the workflow complete.

DimensionReasoningScore

Conciseness

The body is mostly lean and assumes ffmpeg competence, but the 'Quick Reference Commands' section duplicates the probe, concat, and audio-mix commands already shown in the steps, which could be tightened.

2 / 3

Actionability

Provides fully executable ffprobe/ffmpeg commands, an explicit concat-list file format, and concrete filter_complex examples that are copy-paste ready.

3 / 3

Workflow Clarity

Steps are clearly sequenced (probe, stream copy, concat list, two passes), but this batch/concatenation workflow lacks an explicit validation checkpoint after each pass or a verify-then-proceed feedback loop, capping it at 2.

2 / 3

Progressive Disclosure

A single self-contained SKILL.md with well-organized sections (When to Use, numbered steps, Quick Reference) and no nested or dangling references; the content is appropriately contained with no need for external bundle files.

3 / 3

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12

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Description

50%

Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.

The description conveys a clear, specific niche (two-pass video concatenation to avoid encoder issues) but lacks any explicit 'when to use' trigger guidance, capping completeness and distinctiveness. Trigger terms are relevant but miss natural user phrasings.

Suggestions

Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause listing natural triggers, e.g., 'Use when creating video showreels or compilations, combining multiple video clips, or adding background music/SFX to concatenated videos.'

Include more natural user-facing terms like 'merge videos', 'combine video clips', 'join clips', or 'showreel' alongside the technical phrasing.

Enumerate concrete actions (probe sources, concatenate clips, mix in audio) rather than describing only the two-pass mechanism.

DimensionReasoningScore

Specificity

Names the domain ('video concatenation workflow') and concrete mechanisms ('two-pass', 'separating concat and audio mixing'), but does not enumerate multiple distinct actions like the score-3 anchor does.

2 / 3

Completeness

Clearly states what the skill does but provides no 'Use when...' clause or equivalent explicit trigger guidance, so completeness is capped at 2 per the rubric guideline.

2 / 3

Trigger Term Quality

Includes relevant terms like 'video concatenation' and 'audio mixing', but misses common user phrasings ('merge/combine/join videos', 'showreel', 'compilation') and leans on technical phrasing ('encoder compatibility issues').

2 / 3

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

The two-pass concat-with-audio-mixing niche is fairly distinct from unrelated skills, but the absence of explicit triggers means it could still overlap with a general ffmpeg/video skill.

2 / 3

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Passed

Validation

100%

Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.

Validation16 / 16 Passed

Validation for skill structure

No warnings or errors.

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HKUDS/OpenSpace
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