SKILL.md
AI Video Generation
When the user wants to generate videos from text descriptions, delegate to the video-generator subagent.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user:
- Asks to "generate a video" or "create a video"
- Wants to "animate" something
- Mentions "video of [something]"
- Wants AI video generation from a prompt
- Asks for text-to-video conversion
What the Subagent Handles
The video-generator subagent will:
- Check API Keys
- Verify GOOGLEAPIKEY (for Veo) - Verify OPENAIAPIKEY (for Sora) - Guide setup if needed
- Select Provider
- Smart routing based on request - Consider duration and resolution needs - Use available API keys
- Generate Video
- Submit to selected API - Poll for completion - Download and save result
- Report Progress
- Show generation status - Report completion time - Provide output path
Supported Providers
Google Veo (via Gemini API):
| Model | Full ID | Status | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | veo-3.1-generate-preview |
Preview | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview |
Preview | Yes |
| Veo 3.0 | veo-3.0-generate-001 |
Stable | Yes |
| Veo 3.0 Fast | veo-3.0-fast-generate-001 |
Stable | Yes |
| Veo 2.0 | veo-2.0-generate-001 |
Stable | No |
- Duration: 4, 6, 8 seconds
- Resolution: 720p, 1080p, 4K
- Aspect: 16:9, 9:16
OpenAI Sora (⚠️ being discontinued — see deprecation below):
| Model | ID | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Sora 2 | sora-2 |
Fast iteration, exploration |
| Sora 2 Pro | sora-2-pro |
Production quality |
Snapshot variants available: sora-2-2025-10-06, sora-2-2025-12-08, sora-2-pro-2025-10-06
⚠️ Sora Deprecation Notice: OpenAI is shutting down the Sora product. The consumer app went dark on April 26, 2026, and the
/v1/videosAPI will be discontinued on September 24, 2026. There is no official OpenAI replacement. After that date, this plugin's OpenAI/Sora path will stop working — switch to the Google Veo path or a third-party provider (Runway, Pika, etc.).
- Duration: 4, 8, 12 seconds
- Aspect: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
- Audio: Included in output
Default Options
| Option | Veo Default | Sora Default |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 6 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Aspect | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1920x1080 |
| Model | veo-3.1-generate-preview | sora-2 |
Provider Selection: Auto-selected based on:
- Available API keys
- Requested features (e.g., 12s duration requires Sora)
- User preference if specified
Example Triggers
- "Generate a video of a sunset over mountains"
- "Create a video showing a robot dancing"
- "Make a video of autumn leaves falling"
- "I need a video of abstract flowing colors"
- "Animate this scene: a cat playing with yarn"
- "Can you create a short video of fireworks?"