FFmpeg Toolkit for Claude Code: Production-ready FFmpeg automation

Creating professional-quality videos programmatically has never been easier. The FFmpeg Toolkit for Claude Code brings battle-tested FFmpeg automation to your AI coding workflow — eliminating hours of manual video processing and enabling true end-to-end automated video creation.

What is the FFmpeg Toolkit?

The FFmpeg Toolkit is a collection of production-ready skills that integrate seamlessly with Claude Code to automate complex FFmpeg operations. Unlike generic FFmpeg wrappers, these skills are specifically designed for the demands of modern video creation workflows — from YouTube Shorts to TikTok content, educational videos to marketing materials.

Built on TypeScript and battle-tested on over 100 YouTube videos, the toolkit provides both free and Pro tiers, giving you flexibility based on your needs. All skills are model-invocable, meaning Claude automatically uses them when the task context matches — no manual command invocation required.

Free Tier: Audio Processing Powerhouse

The free tier includes the /ffmpeg-toolkit:audio-processor skill, which handles all your audio processing needs:

PCM to MP3 conversion — Converts raw PCM output from TTS engines (like Gemini) to MP3 with automatic 0.1-second silence padding between scenes
Audio concatenation — Seamlessly joins multiple audio files together
Crossfade transitions — Creates natural-sounding transitions between audio clips (0.08-0.1 second duration recommended for Shorts)
Silence generation — Creates silent audio segments for precise timing control
Audio normalization — Normalizes audio levels for Whisper transcription compatibility
Audio trimming — Precisely trims audio files to exact durations

This skill is perfect for anyone working with TTS-generated audio who needs professional-sounding results without manual editing.

Pro Tier: Professional Video Creation

The Pro tier unlocks three advanced skills that transform your video creation capabilities:

Subtitle Filter: TikTok-Style Word-by-Word Captions

The /ffmpeg-toolkit:subtitle-filter skill creates professional TikTok-style word-by-word captions with automatic language detection and font selection. It supports:

Multi-language font support (Korean, English, Hindi, and more)
Scene-specific title overlays
Automatic font selection based on language
Customizable text positioning and styling
Smart simplification for videos with 230+ captions

Video Concat: Professional Scene Transitions

The /ffmpeg-toolkit:video-concat skill connects multiple video clips with professional transitions:

FPS normalization for consistent playback
33 different transition effects (fade, dissolve, wipeleft, slideup, circlecrop, and more)
Automatic resolution scaling for mixed-source videos
Ultrafast encoding presets for rapid processing

Video Editor: End-to-End Video Composition

The flagship /ffmpeg-toolkit:video-editor skill combines everything into one powerful composition tool:

Complete video + audio + subtitle composition
Ken Burns effect for static image to video conversion
Formula and graphic overlays
Ultrafast encoding (-preset ultrafast -crf 23)
Automatic filter script generation for complex operations

Getting Started

Installation is simple and works with any Claude Code setup:

# From marketplace
/plugin marketplace add http://168.107.56.106/ffmpeg-toolkit/.claude-plugin/
/plugin install ffmpeg-toolkit@clickaround

For local development:

claude --plugin-dir ./plugins/ffmpeg-toolkit

Requirements:

ffmpeg binary installed and on PATH
Node.js 18+

Why This Changes Everything

Before the FFmpeg Toolkit, creating professional videos required:

Manual FFmpeg command construction
Time-consuming trial-and-error testing
Complex bash scripting for batch operations
Separate tools for audio, video, and subtitle processing

Now, with Claude Code and the FFmpeg Toolkit, you get:

Natural language video creation commands
Automatic parameter optimization based on your content
Consistent, production-ready output every time
Seamless integration across your entire workflow

Note: Pro skills require a license file at ~/.claude/plugins/ffmpeg-toolkit/license.txt. Purchase options include $49 lifetime or $15/month.

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Try Starter ($9 lifetime, ffmpeg-toolkit-starter) — 4 skills + presets + cursor rules. Try one before the full Pro pack.

Pro Bundle (₩59,000 lifetime, all 7 packs) — Get all 7 skill packs plus Discord access and monthly Q&A.