An AI-powered video automation tool that extracts engaging moments from long-form content and converts them into platform-ready vertical shorts.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install 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 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?
Shorts Generator is a high-performance video editing utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed for creators who need to repurpose content quickly. It leverages remote GPU nodes to handle heavy lifting, allowing users to transform MP4, MOV, or WebM files up to 500MB into 1080p vertical masterpieces without manual timeline scrubbing. By utilizing advanced intent classification, the skill interprets natural language commands to perform complex editing tasks server-side.
This skill eliminates the need for expensive local hardware or complex editing software. Whether you are a YouTuber looking to feed the TikTok algorithm or a brand manager scaling video production, Openclaw Skills like the Shorts Generator provide a streamlined, API-driven pipeline for professional-grade video output.
Shorts Generator Use Cases
- Rapidly repurposing 10-minute YouTube recordings into 1080p MP4 shorts.
- Automatically extracting high-engagement highlights from gaming streams or interviews.
- Generating vertical video content specifically formatted for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Batch processing multiple video files within a single session to maintain stylistic consistency.
How Shorts Generator Works
- Authentication & Session Initialization: The skill checks for a NEMO_TOKEN or generates an anonymous UUID to establish a secure session via the backend API.
- Media Upload: Users provide a video file or URL which is transmitted to the cloud storage via a multipart POST request.
- Intent Processing: Natural language instructions (e.g., "extract engaging moments") are sent via a Server-Sent Events (SSE) stream to the AI engine.
- Cloud Rendering: The backend composites video layers, adjusts aspect ratios, and applies compression on remote GPU nodes.
- Status Monitoring: The skill polls the render proxy to track progress until the status reaches completion.
- Export & Download: A final 1080p MP4 download URL is generated and presented to the user.
Shorts Generator Setup
To get started with this component of Openclaw Skills, ensure your environment is configured:
# Set your API token
export NEMO_TOKEN="your_token_here"
# The skill automatically connects to:
# https://mega-api-prod.nemovideo.ai
If no token is present, the skill will automatically negotiate an anonymous 7-day trial token upon the first interaction.
Shorts Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages state through a structured session draft. Metadata and track information are organized as follows:
| Field | Description | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
t |
Tracks | Array of all media layers |
tt |
Track Type | 0: Video, 1: Audio, 7: Text |
sg |
Segments | Start/End points in milliseconds |
d |
Duration | Total length of the media asset |
m |
Metadata | Resolution, bitrate, and codec info |
Shorts Generator Advanced Features
- Multi-Agent Support: Can be integrated into larger automation workflows where one agent researches content and the Shorts Generator produces the media.
- Automated Credit Management: Built-in logic to check balances and handle token re-acquisition seamlessly.
- Stateful Iteration: The session maintains the timeline state, allowing for iterative refining of a single video without re-uploading.
- SSE Heartbeat Handling: Robust connection management that provides status updates during long-running cloud render jobs.
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