Extract frames or short clips from videos using ffmpeg.
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npx tessl skill review --optimize ./skills/video-frames/SKILL.mdQuality
Discovery
40%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 identifies a clear niche (video frame/clip extraction via ffmpeg) and is reasonably specific about the tool and actions, but it lacks a 'Use when...' clause that would help Claude know when to select this skill. Adding explicit trigger guidance and more natural user keywords would significantly improve its effectiveness for skill selection.
Suggestions
Add a 'Use when...' clause such as 'Use when the user wants to extract frames, screenshots, or short clips from video files, or mentions ffmpeg, video thumbnails, or keyframes.'
Include common file format trigger terms like '.mp4', '.avi', '.mov', '.mkv' and natural phrases like 'screenshot from video', 'video thumbnail', 'capture frame'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (videos) and some actions (extract frames, short clips) with a specific tool (ffmpeg), but doesn't list more comprehensive capabilities like format conversion, time range selection, or output options. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Describes what the skill does but completely lacks a 'Use when...' clause or any explicit trigger guidance, which per the rubric caps completeness at 2, and the 'what' is also fairly minimal, placing this at 1. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant keywords like 'frames', 'clips', 'videos', and 'ffmpeg' that users might naturally say, but misses common variations like 'screenshot from video', 'thumbnails', 'video extraction', 'keyframes', or file extensions like '.mp4', '.avi'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The combination of video frame/clip extraction with ffmpeg is a clear, specific niche that is unlikely to conflict with other skills. The mention of ffmpeg and the specific actions of extracting frames or clips makes this quite distinct. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 8 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is an excellent, minimal skill that does exactly what it needs to. It's concise, provides executable commands, and is well-structured for its scope. The notes section adds practical value without bloat.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Very lean and efficient. No unnecessary explanations of what ffmpeg is or how video frames work. Every line serves a purpose. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, copy-paste ready bash commands with clear flag usage (--time, --out) and two practical examples covering the most common use cases. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | This is a simple, single-purpose skill (extract a frame). The single action is unambiguous with clear commands, and there are no destructive or batch operations requiring validation checkpoints. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a skill under 50 lines with a single focused task, the content is well-organized with a quick start section and concise notes. No external references are needed given the simplicity. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Validation
72%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 8 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata.version' is missing | Warning |
metadata_field | 'metadata' should map string keys to string values | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 8 / 11 Passed | |
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