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A video skill for coding agents: it cuts interviews, podcasts and tutorials from their transcripts, makes launch films and motion graphics, places animation on the right words, designs sound and checks every render, keeping picture and sound on one cue list.
In short: A video skill for coding agents: it cuts interviews, podcasts and tutorials from their transcripts, makes launch films and motion graphics, places animation on the right words, designs sound and checks every render, keeping picture and sound on one cue list. It is a free skill for people who use Claude Code, Codex or Cursor and want help with video editing.
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Works with
| Agent / tool | Access / cost | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Paid Claude plan or API | claude.com/claude-code |
| Codex | ChatGPT plan or API | openai.com/codex |
| Cursor | Free tier + paid | cursor.com |
| GitHub repo | Open source · ★ 5 | JamesDimachkie/legible-film |
Image: from the GitHub README, shown with credit.
Images from the project README on GitHub.
Try it in 60 seconds
npx skills add JamesDimachkie/legible-film /plugin marketplace add JamesDimachkie/legible-film /plugin install legible-film@jamesdimachkie
Install command copied from the project README. Check the README for the latest version.
What it does
A video skill for coding agents: it cuts interviews, podcasts and tutorials from their transcripts, makes launch films and motion graphics, places animation on the right words, designs sound and checks every render, keeping picture and sound on one cue list.
Legible Film turns Claude Code, Codex and other skill-reading agents into a video assistant you can follow. It maps your clips and transcripts, writes a paper edit you can read and approve, renders it, has a second…
Short excerpt from the README of JamesDimachkie/legible-film. Read the full README on GitHub.
Inside the repo
Try itWhyHow it worksHookWhyThe Screening RoomReviewing together: FlaskThe scorecardWorking with an editor in PremiereWhat's insideWhat is tested, and what is still experimentalEvidence
A prompt to try
/legible-film cut a 60-second story from interview.mp4 for people who have never heard of our product. Show me the paper edit first, then render it and check the file.
/legible-film cut a 60-second story from interview.mp4 for people who have never heard of our product. Show me the paper edit first, then render it and check the file.
Written by us so you can reuse it. Replace each [bracket] with your details.
Step by step
- Open the GitHub repo and read the first-cut example (a 23-second scene from the open film Tears of Steel).
- Install it with npx skills add JamesDimachkie/legible-film (or as a Claude Code plugin from its marketplace).
- Make sure FFmpeg 5.1 or later and Python 3.9 or later are installed, then ask your agent for /legible-film setup (Claude Code) or $legible-film setup (Codex) to check your machine.
- Ask for the job in plain words, for example a 60-second story cut from your interview file, and review the paper edit before it renders.
Watch out for
Long jobs take time (the author's sample run took about 11 minutes). Older Linux versions ship an FFmpeg that is too old; the setup check tells you. Use footage and music you have the rights to.
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What does Legible Film do?
A video skill for coding agents: it cuts interviews, podcasts and tutorials from their transcripts, makes launch films and motion graphics, places animation on the right words, designs sound and checks every render, keeping picture and sound on one cue list.
Which AI agents can use Legible Film?
It works with Claude Code, Codex and Cursor. The code is on GitHub at JamesDimachkie/legible-film.
Is Legible Film free?
Free & open source (Apache-2.0). No account or API key. Runs with the agent plan you already pay for, plus free local tools (FFmpeg 5.1+, Python 3.9+).
How do I install Legible Film?
Run the install command from the README: “npx skills add JamesDimachkie/legible-film”. Check the README on GitHub for the latest version, then follow the steps on this page.
Is Legible Film safe to install?
We read 340 instruction and code files in the repo and found no red flags. That is not a guarantee, so review anything that runs commands on your machine. How to check a skill before you install it →
Sources & credit
All credit to the original authors. We rewrite in our own words and link back. Something wrong? Report it.
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