veo

What This Skill Does

The Veo skill for OpenClaw integrates Google's state-of-the-art Veo video generation models directly into your command-line workflow. It provides a robust interface to transform text prompts into high-quality video clips, leveraging Google's generative video technology. Whether you are using Veo 3.1 for cinematic output or Veo 3.0 for faster iteration, this skill simplifies the generation process by handling model selection, duration parameters, and aspect ratio configuration, eventually outputting the result as an MP4 file.

Installation

To begin using the Veo skill, ensure you have the OpenClaw environment properly configured. Run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/buddyh/veo

Once installed, you must provide authentication via the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable. You can export this in your current shell session or store it persistently within your ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json configuration file under skills.veo.env.GEMINI_API_KEY.

Use Cases

This skill is designed for creators, developers, and researchers who need rapid video prototyping. Common use cases include:

• Generating B-roll footage for video projects.
• Creating visual assets for software demonstrations or social media content.
• Exploring generative AI capabilities for creative storytelling.
• Iterating on visual concepts rapidly without manual video editing tools.

Example Prompts

1. "Generate a 10-second cinematic shot of a futuristic city with flying cars at sunset, 16:9 ratio, using the Veo 3.1 preview model."
2. "Create a quick 5-second loop of a mountain landscape in 9:16 portrait mode for my social media story."
3. "Make a video of a busy coffee shop in a minimalist style, keeping the quality high using the latest model."

Tips & Limitations

• Model Selection: Always prioritize veo-3.1-generate-preview for high-quality professional results. Use veo-3.0-fast-generate-001 only when time-to-generation is the primary constraint over fidelity.
• Quality Control: Remember that video generation is computationally expensive; start with shorter durations to test your prompts.
• Automation: The script automatically outputs a MEDIA: tag; ensure your OpenClaw frontend supports automated attachment parsing to see the video directly in your chat interface.
• Constraints: Max durations vary by model version; always consult the latest documentation if a generation request fails due to length limits.