An advanced AI-powered pipeline for generating viral, short-form vertical video content across all major social media platforms.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ah-shorts-generator
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install ah-shorts-generator using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Shorts Generator?
The Shorts Generator is a high-performance framework within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to automate the end-to-end production of vertical videos. It specializes in transforming topics, URLs, or raw scripts into polished content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. By integrating script engines, visual asset sourcing, and multi-provider voiceover synthesis, it eliminates the manual overhead of video editing.
This skill leverages sophisticated retention patterns and trend analysis to ensure content is optimized for platform algorithms. Whether you are a solo creator or a marketing team, using these Openclaw Skills allows you to scale video production by automating visual cues, background music synchronization, and caption generation in over 20 languages.
Shorts Generator Use Cases
- Rapidly converting long-form blog posts or articles into engaging social media snippets.
- Batch producing daily content for niche-specific TikTok or YouTube channels to maintain high posting frequency.
- Generating educational explainers or "how-to" tutorials with automated voiceovers and stock footage.
- Creating curiosity-driven marketing videos using proven viral hook templates to increase click-through rates.
How Shorts Generator Works
- Content Input: The system receives a topic, URL, or raw text to begin the research phase.
- Trend Analysis: It analyzes current growth rates and search volumes to select the most viral angle for the chosen niche.
- Scripting: An AI engine generates a timed script including a high-retention hook, body, and call-to-action.
- Asset Sourcing: The skill automatically pulls stock footage from APIs like Pexels or generates custom visuals using models like Flux or Runway.
- Audio Synthesis: Voiceovers are synthesized using premium providers like ElevenLabs or OpenAI, synchronized with background music and sound effects.
- Final Rendering: The pipeline assembles the video with dynamic transitions, timed captions, and platform-specific metadata.
Shorts Generator Setup
To integrate the Shorts Generator with your Openclaw Skills environment, configure your API keys for visual and audio providers:
# Install the generator components
openclaw install shorts-generator
# Configure your preferred AI video and voice providers
export ELEVENLABS_API_KEY="your_key"
export PEXELS_API_KEY="your_key"
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_key"
Shorts Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes content through a structured pipeline that ensures consistency across platforms:
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
ShortScript |
Contains the hook, body segments, CTA, and timed caption data. |
VideoStyle |
Defines visual pacing, transition types, and color grading preferences. |
VisualAsset |
Metadata for sourced footage including duration and animation cues. |
VoiceoverConfig |
Specifies the provider, voice ID, speed, and emotional tone. |
TrendAnalysis |
Tracks viral potential, competition levels, and suggested hashtags. |
Shorts Generator Advanced Features
- Batch Processing: Generate multiple themed videos simultaneously using the
batchGeneratefunction for high-volume content cycles. - Multi-Language Support: Fully localized production in 20+ languages including English, Spanish, Japanese, and Hindi.
- Trend-to-Video Hooks: Access a library of pre-built viral hook templates (curiosity, controversy, tutorial) designed to maximize user retention.
- Auto-Sync Audio: Intelligent ducking and music synchronization that matches the tempo of the background track to the video pacing.
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