A technical foundation for programmatically creating AI-generated digital human videos using the HeyGen API.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install heygen-avatar-lite
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 heygen-avatar-lite 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 HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)?
The HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) skill provides the essential framework for developers to integrate lifelike digital avatars into their applications. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, users can automate the process of turning text scripts into high-quality video content featuring realistic avatars and synthetic voices. This skill serves as a gateway to scalable video production, removing the need for traditional filming, lighting, and editing.
This lite version focuses on the core API lifecycle, enabling you to select from a vast library of avatars and voices to produce content tailored for various platforms. Whether you are localized content for global markets or building personalized customer experiences, this skill offers a robust starting point for AI-driven media generation.
HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) Use Cases
- Scaling social media presence with automated TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts generation.
- Creating personalized video messages for sales outreach and customer onboarding.
- Generating multilingual educational and training content without manual recording.
- Developing automated news or update channels featuring a consistent digital anchor.
How HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) Works
- Configuration: Secure your HeyGen API key and set up the environment for authenticated requests.
- Asset Discovery: Programmatically query the HeyGen library to retrieve available avatar IDs and voice profiles.
- Request Submission: Send a structured JSON payload containing your script, chosen avatar, and desired aspect ratio to the generation endpoint.
- Status Polling: Monitor the video processing state through the API until the rendering is complete.
- Output Retrieval: Receive the final video URL for direct download or integration into your digital workflow.
HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) Setup
To begin using this skill from the Openclaw Skills repository, ensure you have a HeyGen account (Creator plan recommended).
# 1. Set your API key
HEYGEN_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
# 2. Test your connection by fetching available voices
curl -X GET "https://api.heygen.com/v2/voices" \
-H "X-Api-Key: $HEYGEN_API_KEY"
HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages video generation through specific metadata and technical parameters organized as follows:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| avatar_id | String | Unique identifier for the chosen digital human character. |
| voice_id | String | The specific voice model used to synthesize the script. |
| input_text | String | The textual script the avatar will perform. |
| dimension | Object | Defines width and height (e.g., 1280x720, 720x1280, 1080x1080). |
| video_status | String | Tracks the lifecycle from 'processing' to 'completed'. |
HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) Advanced Features
- Support for custom voice cloning to create unique, recognizable brand voices.
- Multi-language synthesis for seamless global content localization.
- Flexible aspect ratio presets for landscape (YouTube), portrait (TikTok), and square (Instagram).
- Seamless upgrade path to premium Openclaw Skills for batch processing and automated delivery integrations.
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