# mcp-video-reader

> Use this tool when you need to manipulate video files without relying on external APIs, as it provides a range of functionalities including frame extraction, format conversion, and audio adjustments. It solves problems such as video editing, formatting, and enhancement, and accepts video files as input, producing modified video or audio outputs. It is ideal for use cases where offline video processing or API key-free solutions are required.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/lawriec-mcp-video-reader  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lawriec-mcp-video-reader

## Description

Provides video manipulation via ffmpeg (frame extraction, format conversion, trimming, audio adjustments, filters, and subtitle handling) without requiring an external API key.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/yef46jr2ek)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/lawriec/mcp-video-reader>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "lawriec-mcp-video-reader"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lawriec-mcp-video-reader` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lawriec-mcp-video-reader/pull`

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