A specialized skill that guides users through the process of reducing video file sizes using optimized encoding settings and quality controls.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install video-compressor
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 video-compressor 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 Video Compressor?
The Video Compressor skill is a dedicated guidance module designed to help users navigate the complexities of media optimization. By leveraging the Openclaw Skills framework, this tool provides a structured approach to reducing video file size while maintaining a balance between visual quality and storage efficiency. It specifically directs users to professional-grade web tools for the heavy lifting, ensuring a seamless bridge between local agent assistance and cloud-based processing power.
This skill is particularly valuable for developers and content creators who need to manage large assets like MP4, MOV, or WebM files. It integrates naturally into an AI agent's workflow, allowing the agent to provide context-aware recommendations for video compression based on the user's specific goals, such as web compatibility or storage reduction within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
Video Compressor Use Cases
- Reducing high-resolution video file sizes for faster web uploads and email attachments.
- Converting incompatible video formats to standardized MP4 for cross-platform playback.
- Batch processing guidance for social media content optimization.
- Archiving large media libraries by applying efficient re-encoding parameters via Openclaw Skills workflows.
How Video Compressor Works
- The AI agent identifies a request to compress or resize a video file.
- The skill invokes the Openclaw Skills logic to provide a direct link to the VideoAny compression utility.
- The agent explains the core workflow: uploading the source video, selecting quality levels, and choosing the appropriate scale.
- Users are guided through the selection of output formats like MP4 for compatibility or WebM for maximum compression.
- The agent assists in the final steps of processing the compression and downloading the optimized output.
Video Compressor Setup
To use the guidance features of this skill, you can run the helper script provided in the repository. No external Python dependencies are required for the basic guidance functionality.
# Basic guidance command
python3 scripts/guide_video_compressor.py
# Guidance with specific parameters
python3 scripts/guide_video_compressor.py \
--video /tmp/input.mp4 \
--quality high \
--scale original \
--format mp4
Video Compressor Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured approach to categorize compression parameters to ensure users get the best results within Openclaw Skills.
| Parameter | Purpose | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Determines the bitrate and visual fidelity | low, medium, high |
| Scale | Adjusts the resolution dimensions | original, 1080p, 720p, 480p |
| Format | Sets the output file container | mp4, mov, webm |
| File Size | Goal of the compression logic | Target MB or % reduction |
Video Compressor Advanced Features
- Intelligent format recommendation based on the destination platform requirements.
- CLI helper scripts for quick parameter generation within the Openclaw Skills framework.
- Integrated responsible-use policy enforcement to ensure copyright and content compliance.
- Support for multi-step compression workflows including quality-loss trade-off analysis.
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