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ffmpeg-skill logo
ffmpeg-skill
★ 2.0k
vs
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mcp-video
★ 218

ffmpeg-skill vs mcp-video

ffmpeg-skill: ffmpeg-skill is an Agent Skill and MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or any MCP client edit video with local FFmpeg. It teaches a probe → edit → check → verify workflow and ships 42 tools for cutting, silence removal, captions, reframing, loudness and delivery checks, using only the Python standard library and no cloud or API keys.; mcp-video: mcp-video is a free, open-source MCP server, Python library, and CLI that gives AI agents a structured video-editing surface. It wraps FFmpeg, cinematic planning, media analysis, quality checks, subtitles, audio, effects, Hyperframes rendering, and local repurposing packages behind typed tool schemas.

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TL;DR

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ffmpeg-skillVision / Multimodal · ★ 2.0k

Asking a coding agent to cut, caption and reframe footage for short-form platforms

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mcp-videoVision / Multimodal · ★ 218

Creating social media clips from long-form video

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
ffmpeg-skill logoffmpeg-skill
mcp-video logomcp-video
Category
Vision / Multimodal
Vision / Multimodal
Stars
★ 2.0k
★ 218
License
MIT
Apache-2.0
Install Command
npx ffmpeg-skill
pip install mcp-video
Updated
1d ago
2d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent-skills, ai-agents, audio-processing
agent-tools, ai-agents, ai-video
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Features

ffmpeg-skill logoffmpeg-skill
0142 tools: cut, join, silence removal, captions and karaoke, overlays, HDR to SDR, LUTs, multicam, loudness
02Every tool callable over MCP; a core 12 are listed by default to keep client context small
03Machine-readable contract describing all tools (npx ffmpeg-skill contract --json)
04Optional local transcription with Parakeet or Whisper; audio is never uploaded
05Tested in CI against FFmpeg 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8 and 9
mcp-video logomcp-video
01Over 100 structured MCP tools for video editing
02Cinematic planning with style packs and storyboards
03AI-assisted transcription, scene detection, and upscaling
04Hyperframes 0.5 rendering and website capture
05Local repurposing packages for social media platforms
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Use Cases

ffmpeg-skill logoffmpeg-skill
↳Asking a coding agent to cut, caption and reframe footage for short-form platforms
↳Batch loudness normalisation and delivery checks on a folder of videos
↳Removing silences and filler words from talking-head recordings
mcp-video logomcp-video
↳Creating social media clips from long-form video
↳Automated podcast editing and export
↳Product demo video creation from assets
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between ffmpeg-skill and mcp-video?
Both ffmpeg-skill and mcp-video are in the Vision / Multimodal category. ffmpeg-skill has 2.0k stars, while mcp-video has 218 stars.
Which is better, ffmpeg-skill or mcp-video?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose ffmpeg-skill if Asking a coding agent to cut, caption and reframe footage for short-form platforms, and mcp-video if Creating social media clips from long-form video.
Is ffmpeg-skill free or open source?
Yes, ffmpeg-skill is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is mcp-video free or open source?
Yes, mcp-video is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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