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claude-video

by bradautomates15.9kPythonUpdated 2026-07-01

Give Claude the ability to watch any video. /watch downloads, extracts frames, transcribes, hands it all to Claude.

Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLIclaude.ai

Claude Video is a Claude Code plugin that enables AI assistants to analyze video content by extracting frames, transcribing audio, and processing visual information. It downloads videos from YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, and hundreds of other sources using yt-dlp, extracts keyframes or scene-change frames via ffmpeg, pulls transcripts from native captions or Whisper API, and feeds everything to Claude for multimodal analysis. Developers can ask questions about specific moments, diagnose bugs from screen recordings, summarize long videos, or analyze competitor content—all through a simple /watch command.

Key Features

Multi-platform video support via yt-dlp (YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Instagram, X, Loom, plus 200+ sites and local files)
Four detail modes: transcript-only, efficient keyframes (50 cap), balanced scene-detection (100 cap), and uncapped token-burner
Automatic frame deduplication drops visually identical frames to optimize token usage on static content
Smart transcript extraction: pulls free native captions first, falls back to Groq whisper-large-v3 or OpenAI whisper-1 only when needed
Focused extraction with --start/--end flags for denser frame budgets on specific time ranges
Auto-fps calculation spreads frame budgets across video duration (30 frames for ≤30s, capped at 100-116 for longer clips)
Zero-config setup auto-installs ffmpeg and yt-dlp via Homebrew on macOS, prints exact commands for Linux/Windows
Timestamp-targeted frame extraction lets Claude read transcript then grab frames at specific moments mentioned

Use Cases

  • 01Analyze competitor video content: examine hooks, ad creative, podcast intros, and presentation structure from viral videos
  • 02Debug from screen recordings: paste a bug reproduction video and get frame-by-frame diagnosis without manually scrubbing
  • 03Summarize long videos or courses into searchable notes faster than watching at 2× speed
  • 04Strip marketing hype from product launch videos to extract only the substantive feature announcements
  • 05Review code demonstrations or tutorial videos by having Claude watch terminal sessions and UI interactions
  • 06Analyze TikTok or Instagram content for creative breakdowns and engagement tactics

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claude-video — FAQ

What is the Claude Video plugin?+

Claude Video is a Claude Code plugin that gives AI assistants the ability to watch and analyze videos by downloading content, extracting frames, transcribing audio, and feeding multimodal data to Claude for analysis.

How do I install the Claude Video plugin in Claude Code?+

Run '/plugin marketplace add bradautomates/claude-video' then '/plugin install watch@claude-video' in Claude Code. The plugin auto-updates from the marketplace and installs ffmpeg/yt-dlp dependencies on first run.

Which AI clients support Claude Video?+

Claude Code (recommended), Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and 50+ Agent Skills-compatible hosts. For claude.ai web, download the watch.skill file from releases and upload via Settings → Capabilities → Skills.

Do I need API keys to use Claude Video?+

Most videos work for free using native captions and local ffmpeg processing. Groq or OpenAI API keys for Whisper are only needed as fallback when videos lack caption tracks (local files, some TikToks, caption-less uploads).

Is Claude Video free and open source?+

Yes, the plugin is MIT-licensed and free. Video downloading and caption extraction cost nothing; optional Whisper transcription via Groq is cheap and fast, OpenAI pricing applies if using their API.

How many frames does Claude Video extract from a video?+

Frame budgets vary by duration and detail mode: 30-40 frames for videos under 1 minute, 60-80 for 1-10 minutes, capped at 100 in balanced mode. Use --detail token-burner for uncapped scene-change extraction or --start/--end for focused dense sampling.

How do I install claude-video?+

Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. claude-video is a plugin — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.

Is claude-video free?+

claude-video is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.

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