FFmpeg Toolkit for Claude Code: Production-ready FFmpeg automation

Automating video and audio processing with FFmpeg has never been easier. The FFmpeg Toolkit for Claude Code brings professional-grade media processing capabilities directly into your Claude Code workflow. Battle-tested on over 100 YouTube videos, this toolkit eliminates the need for complex shell scripting and manual FFmpeg command construction.

Audio Processing Made Simple

The /ffmpeg-toolkit:audio-processor skill handles all your audio needs with a clean, intuitive interface. Whether you're working with raw PCM output from TTS services or MP3/WAV files, this skill normalizes, converts, trims, concatenates, and adds crossfade transitions automatically.

PCM to MP3 conversion: Converts raw PCM (24kHz mono) to MP3 with automatic 0.1-second silence padding between clips for natural transitions
Audio normalization: Optimized for Whisper transcription input, automatically detecting and normalizing audio levels
Crossfade concatenation: Seamlessly connects multiple audio clips with customizable fade durations (0.08-0.1 seconds optimal for Shorts)
Smart trimming: Precisely trims audio to exact durations without re-encoding when possible
Silent audio generation: Creates perfect silent segments for skip-TTS modes

This free MIT-licensed skill is designed to work out of the box with minimal setup. Just ensure FFmpeg is installed on your system and you're ready to process audio programmatically.

Professional Subtitle and Overlay Effects

For TikTok-style word-by-word subtitles and professional scene overlays, the /ffmpeg-toolkit:subtitle-filter skill delivers production-ready results. This Pro-tier skill intelligently selects appropriate fonts based on language detection and creates beautiful, accessible subtitles that enhance viewer engagement.

Word-by-word highlighting: TikTok/Shorts style subtitle animation with automatic line wrapping
Multilingual font support: Automatic font selection for Korean (BlackHanSans), Chinese/Japanese (NotoSansCJK), Hindi (NotoSansDevanagari), and more
Scene title overlays: Professional upper-third titles with customizable colors, sizing, and backgrounds
Dynamic scaling: Automatically adjusts subtitle positioning based on video orientation (portrait vs landscape)
Smart fallback: Simplifies subtitle rendering when dealing with large caption sets (230+ captions)

This skill integrates seamlessly with your existing FFmpeg workflows and requires no special configuration beyond installing the required fonts.

Advanced Video Composition and Effects

The /ffmpeg-toolkit:video-concat and /ffmpeg-toolkit:video-editor skills provide professional video editing capabilities that would normally require complex FFmpeg command construction.

Professional video concatenation: Join multiple clips with smooth transitions including fade, dissolve, wipeleft, and 30+ other effects
FPS normalization: Ensures consistent frame rates across all clips before concatenation
Ken Burns effect: Transform static images into engaging video with subtle zoom and pan effects
Formula overlay: Add mathematical equations and scientific notation as PNG overlays
Ultrafast encoding: All outputs use FFmpeg's ultrafast preset with CRF 23 for optimal quality/file size balance

These Pro-tier skills are designed for creators who need professional results without the complexity of manual FFmpeg parameter tuning.

Getting Started in Minutes

Installation is straightforward whether you're using the marketplace or local development:

Marketplace installation:
/plugin marketplace add http://168.107.56.106/ffmpeg-toolkit/.claude-plugin/
/plugin install ffmpeg-toolkit@clickaround

Requirements are minimal: just FFmpeg binary installed and Node.js 18+. For Pro features, purchase a license at http://168.107.56.106/ffmpeg-toolkit/ ($49 lifetime or $15/month).

Why This Toolkit Changes Everything

Before the FFmpeg Toolkit, automating video processing required deep knowledge of FFmpeg's complex parameter syntax and careful testing to avoid quality degradation. Now, Claude Code handles all the complexity while you focus on creative decisions.

Real-world impact: Users report saving 3-5 hours per video project by eliminating manual FFmpeg command construction and debugging.

Important note: Pro skills check for a license file at ~/.claude/plugins/ffmpeg-toolkit/license.txt. Without a valid license, Pro skills will output a purchase prompt instead of executing.

Get Started Today

Ready to transform your video and audio processing workflow? Here's how to get started immediately:

This open-source toolkit saves developers countless hours. If it helps you automate your workflow, please give it a star on GitHub — that's the only marketing budget we have!

Get started with the essential 4 skills plus presets and cursor rules. Try one before committing to the full Pro pack.

Get all 7 skill packs in ClickAround Creator Pro, including Discord access and monthly Q&A sessions. Everything you need for professional Claude Code automation.