A powerful CLI utility for generating AI videos from text descriptions and initial frame references using Volcengine's API.
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1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install volcengine-video-generate
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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What is Volcengine Video Generate?
Volcengine Video Generate is a sophisticated tool designed for developers and creators who need to integrate programmatic video synthesis into their projects. By leveraging the Openclaw Skills framework, this script provides a streamlined interface to Volcengine's generative AI models. It allows users to transform text-based prompts into high-quality video clips, significantly reducing the complexity of media production workflows.
This skill is particularly powerful because it supports Image-to-Video generation. By specifying a first frame—either via a local file or a remote URL—users can maintain visual consistency and artistic control over the resulting animation. This capability makes it an essential asset within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for anyone building automated visual content pipelines.
Volcengine Video Generate Use Cases
- Generating short cinematic video clips from detailed text descriptions.
- Animating existing static images to create dynamic visual content.
- Automating bulk video production for social media and marketing experiments.
- Integrating high-fidelity video generation into custom AI agent workflows.
How Volcengine Video Generate Works
- The user initiates the process by providing a target filename and a descriptive prompt for the video.
- Optional reference images are supplied as starting frames to guide the visual output.
- The script identifies and validates credentials from environment variables such as MODEL_VIDEO_API_KEY or ARK_API_KEY.
- A request is dispatched to the Volcengine Ark API, where the video generation task is processed.
- The script monitors the generation, outputs the resulting URL to the console, and automatically downloads the MP4 file to the local system.
Volcengine Video Generate Setup
To utilize this tool within the Openclaw Skills environment, ensure your API credentials are properly configured in your shell environment:
# Configure your primary API key
export MODEL_VIDEO_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
# Or provide Volcengine access and secret keys
export VOLCENGINE_ACCESS_KEY="your_access_key"
export VOLCENGINE_SECRET_KEY="your_secret_key"
Run the generation script with the following command structure:
python scripts/video_generate.py "output_video.mp4" "a majestic eagle soaring over mountains"
Volcengine Video Generate Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data through CLI arguments and specific environment variables for authentication. The data flow is structured as follows:
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| filename | String | The local path where the generated MP4 file will be saved. |
| prompt | String | The text prompt used by the AI to generate the video content. |
| first_frame | URL/Path | (Optional) A local path or HTTP URL for the starting frame image. |
| Output | MP4 File | The finalized video file downloaded locally. |
Volcengine Video Generate Advanced Features
- Intelligent Image Conversion: Automatically detects local image paths and converts them to Base64 for API compatibility.
- Robust Authentication Fallback: Support for multiple credential types, including ARK_API_KEY and Volcengine access/secret pairs.
- Integrated File Downloader: Handles the full lifecycle from generation to local file storage without external tools.
- Workflow Extensibility: Designed to be easily integrated as a sub-routine for other Openclaw Skills and automated agents.
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