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Bggg Tiktok Readvideo

  • 5 installs
  • 553 repo stars
  • Updated August 5, 2026
  • binggandata/bggg-skills

bggg-tiktok-readvideo is a skill that turns short-form videos into agent-readable transcripts, timelines, scenes and keyframes, then renders a 9:16 TikTok edit from an edit plan.

About

This skill converts short-form videos (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, UGC ads, local MP4/MOV/WebM) into agent-readable context. It runs analyze_video.py to produce a transcript, timeline, scene table, keyframes, contact sheet, audio events and OCR, and transcribe_video.py for ASR-only batch runs. A developer uses it before summarizing or editing a video so the agent judges from extracted context instead of the raw file, then renders a 9:16 edit from an edit_plan.json.

  • Turns TikTok/Reels/Shorts/UGC videos into readable transcripts, timelines, scenes, keyframes and OCR for an agent
  • Bundles ffprobe/ffmpeg/whisper.cpp/tesseract to transcribe (ASR), detect scenes and burn captions
  • Renders a 9:16 TikTok edit from an edit_plan.json via render_tiktok.py

Bggg Tiktok Readvideo by the numbers

  • 5 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • Ranked #1,127 of 1,335 Generative Media skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

bggg-tiktok-readvideo capabilities & compatibility

Free; runs locally with bundled/optional ffmpeg, whisper.cpp and tesseract binaries.

Capabilities
video transcription · scene detection · keyframe extraction · video editing
Use cases
transcription · video generation
Pricing
Free
From the docs

What bggg-tiktok-readvideo says it does

Run `scripts/analyze_video.py` before making any claim about the video content.
SKILL.md
The standalone transcription flow was merged from `bggg-tiktok-whisper`. It supports video/audio files, folders, recursive batch runs, skip-existing behavior, and a JSON manifest.
SKILL.md
Render with `scripts/render_tiktok.py` only after the edit plan exists.
SKILL.md
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Last updatedAugust 5, 2026
Repositorybinggandata/bggg-skills

What it does

Extract transcript, timeline and keyframes from a short-form video so an agent can summarize it or plan a 9:16 TikTok edit.

Who is it for?

Repurposing UGC and short-form ad footage into captioned 9:16 edits with timestamped transcripts.

Skip if: Long-form video editing or tasks where you only have a title/filename and no actual video file.

When should I use this skill?

The user asks an agent to read, transcribe (ASR), summarize, find the hook of, or edit a TikTok/Reels/Shorts/UGC video.

What you get

A folder of readable analysis artifacts (transcript.srt, timeline.md, scenes.json, keyframes, ocr.json) plus an optional rendered 9:16 video.

  • video transcript (txt/srt)
  • scene timeline
  • keyframes and contact sheet

By the numbers

  • 9-file analysis output set per run
  • TikTok defaults 1080x1920 at 30fps

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

BGGG TikTok ReadVideo

这个 skill 的原则很简单:不要让 Codex 直接“看 mp4”。先把视频拆成可读、可搜索、可执行的上下文,再让 Codex 做判断、剪辑规划和渲染。

核心脚本:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/input.mp4"

只需要转写音轨时使用独立转写脚本:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/transcribe_video.py "/path/to/video-or-folder" --recursive --srt

脚本会创建:

bggg-tiktok-readvideo/projects/YYYYMMDD_slug/
├── raw/input.mp4
├── analysis/
│   ├── metadata.json
│   ├── transcript.txt
│   ├── transcript.srt
│   ├── scenes.json
│   ├── timeline.md
│   ├── contact_sheet.jpg
│   ├── keyframes/
│   ├── audio_events.json
│   ├── ocr.json
│   └── analysis_manifest.json
└── output/
    └── edit_plan.template.json

Default Workflow

1. Run scripts/analyze_video.py before making any claim about the video content. 2. If the user only asks for transcription/ASR, run scripts/transcribe_video.py instead of the full visual analysis pipeline. 3. Read analysis/timeline.md, analysis/scenes.json, analysis/transcript.srt, analysis/audio_events.json, and analysis/ocr.json. 4. Inspect analysis/contact_sheet.jpg as the visual overview. Use individual analysis/keyframes/frame_XXXX.jpg when a scene needs closer visual reading. 5. If the user asks for TikTok editing, write output/edit_plan.json before rendering. 6. Render with scripts/render_tiktok.py only after the edit plan exists.

Do not infer content from the filename, title, or folder name alone. The timeline and contact sheet are the source of truth.

Analyze Commands

Basic local analysis:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4"

Give the run a stable project name:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4" \
  --slug product_qc_ugc

Faster visual-only pass:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4" \
  --no-transcribe --max-frames 24

Use a specific whisper.cpp model:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4" \
  --model small --language auto

Scene detection tuning:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/analyze_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4" \
  --scene-threshold 0.22 --min-scene-interval 0.8 --max-frames 48

Transcription Commands

The standalone transcription flow was merged from bggg-tiktok-whisper. It supports video/audio files, folders, recursive batch runs, skip-existing behavior, and a JSON manifest.

Transcribe one video or audio file:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/transcribe_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4"

Batch transcribe a folder:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/transcribe_video.py "/path/to/downloads" --recursive

Generate subtitles and JSON too:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/transcribe_video.py "/path/to/video.mp4" --srt --json

Outputs default to a transcripts/ folder beside the source file, or to --output-dir when provided. Existing .txt transcripts are skipped unless --force is set.

Reading The Output

Use the artifacts in this order:

1. analysis_manifest.json: paths and warnings from the run. 2. metadata.json: duration, resolution, audio/video streams, fps, codec. 3. contact_sheet.jpg: quick visual pass across scenes. 4. timeline.md: scene table with transcript excerpts and keyframe paths. 5. transcript.srt: exact spoken-word timestamps. 6. audio_events.json: silence and volume clues for pacing. 7. ocr.json: screen text if tesseract is installed; otherwise it records why OCR was skipped.

When summarizing or editing, cite timestamps such as 00:03.20-00:06.80.

TikTok Edit Planning

For TikTok / UGC / ad editing, create output/edit_plan.json with this structure:

{
  "source_video": "raw/input.mp4",
  "analysis_manifest": "analysis/analysis_manifest.json",
  "goal": "15-25s TikTok UGC edit for cross-border ecommerce",
  "output": "output/final_tiktok_9x16.mp4",
  "defaults": {
    "width": 1080,
    "height": 1920,
    "fps": 30,
    "fit": "cover",
    "burn_captions": true,
    "caption_source_timeline": true
  },
  "segments": [
    {
      "start": 0.0,
      "end": 2.2,
      "label": "hook",
      "reason": "Strong curiosity opening"
    }
  ],
  "captions": [
    {
      "start": 0.0,
      "end": 2.2,
      "text": "I found the cheaper way to buy this"
    }
  ]
}

TikTok defaults:

  • 9:16, 1080x1920, 30fps.
  • Strong first 2 seconds.
  • Remove dead air and repeated setup.
  • Prefer proof shots: product close-up, QC photo, order screen, warehouse/packing, delivery proof.
  • Keep captions short and readable; use the original language unless the user asks for translation.
  • For cross-border ecommerce, look for trust points: QC, warehouse inspection, PayPal, tracking, shipping speed, real product comparison, price proof.

Render:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/render_tiktok.py \
  bggg-tiktok-readvideo/projects/YYYYMMDD_slug/output/edit_plan.json

Validate without rendering:

python3 bggg-tiktok-readvideo/scripts/render_tiktok.py \
  bggg-tiktok-readvideo/projects/YYYYMMDD_slug/output/edit_plan.json --dry-run

What Codex Should Decide

The script extracts context; Codex still owns judgment:

  • Which scene is the strongest hook.
  • Which claim needs visual proof.
  • Which silent or low-value spans to remove.
  • Where B-roll should support the transcript.
  • Whether the output should be summary, edit plan, final rendered video, or reusable asset archive.

For deeper design notes, read:

  • references/video-context-schema.md for artifact schemas.
  • references/whisper-transcription.md for standalone and batch transcription details.
  • references/whisper-merge-notes.md for the bggg-tiktok-whisper comparison and merge decision.
  • references/tiktok-editing.md for TikTok editing heuristics.
  • references/source-projects.md for what was copied from Popcorn and related video-understanding projects.

Related skills

FAQ

What does it produce from a video?

A project folder with metadata.json, transcript.txt/srt, scenes.json, timeline.md, contact_sheet.jpg, keyframes, audio_events.json and ocr.json.

Can it just transcribe audio?

Yes, transcribe_video.py supports single files, recursive folder batches, skip-existing behavior and SRT/JSON output without the full visual pass.

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