Extract frames or short clips from videos using ffmpeg.
78
70%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
100%
1.31xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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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. However, it lacks a 'Use when...' clause which is critical for skill selection, and could benefit from more trigger terms and natural language variations that users would employ when needing this capability.
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 'grab a frame from a video' or 'cut a clip'.
Expand the capability list slightly to cover related actions like specifying time ranges, output formats, or frame rates.
| 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 thin, bringing it to 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, lean skill that does exactly what it needs to. It provides concrete, executable commands for frame extraction, keeps explanations minimal, and is well-structured for its simple scope. The notes section adds practical value without bloat.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Every line earns its place. No unnecessary explanations of what ffmpeg is or how video frames work. The notes section is minimal and practical. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, copy-paste-ready bash commands with clear flag usage (--time, --out) and realistic file paths. Both basic and timestamp use cases are covered with executable examples. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | This is a simple, single-purpose skill (extract a frame). The single action is unambiguous with clear commands. No multi-step process or destructive operations requiring validation checkpoints. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a skill under 50 lines with no need for external references, the content is well-organized with a quick start section and concise notes. No unnecessary nesting or monolithic content. | 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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