ffmpeg-video-editor
PassAudited by VirusTotal on May 12, 2026.
Overview
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: ffmpeg-video-editor Version: 1.0.0 The OpenClaw skill bundle is classified as benign. The `SKILL.md` file provides clear, focused instructions for an AI agent to generate FFmpeg commands for various video editing tasks. All commands and instructions are directly related to video processing (e.g., cutting, converting, compressing, extracting audio, merging videos) and do not contain any evidence of intentional harmful behavior such as data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts designed to subvert the agent's core purpose or access sensitive data. File system interactions are limited to reading input video files and writing output video/image files, which is expected for a video editor.
Findings (0)
Artifact-based informational review of SKILL.md, metadata, install specs, static scan signals, and capability signals. ClawScan does not execute the skill or run runtime probes.
A generated command could overwrite an existing output video or audio file without FFmpeg asking again.
The FFmpeg `-y` flag suppresses overwrite prompts. This is relevant because generated commands may replace an existing output file if the user reuses a filename.
Always include `-y` (overwrite) and `-hide_banner` for cleaner output
Before running a generated command, verify the output path. Remove `-y` or ask the agent to avoid overwriting unless you are sure.
The skill may generate commands that fail unless FFmpeg is already installed.
The registry metadata does not declare FFmpeg as a required binary, even though SKILL.md is built around producing `ffmpeg` commands. This appears to be an incomplete requirement declaration, not hidden code.
Required binaries (all must exist): none
Install FFmpeg from a trusted source and review generated commands before running them.
There is a small transparency concern because hidden formatting characters were present in the source text.
The neutralized artifact reports two removed control characters. Such characters can sometimes obscure text, but the provided visible content does not show deceptive instructions.
"controlCharactersRemoved": 2
If possible, inspect the raw SKILL.md before installation; do not rely on any hidden or visually ambiguous text.