Short Video Creator

What This Skill Does

The Short Video Creator skill by g4dr is a powerful integration designed to bridge the gap between creative writing and professional video production. By leveraging the InVideo AI platform, this skill allows users to transform text-based scripts or conceptual ideas into polished, 9:16 vertical videos formatted perfectly for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The skill handles the heavy lifting by automating the selection of stock footage, music, transitions, and text overlays, resulting in a ready-to-post MP4 file without requiring traditional video editing expertise.

Installation

To integrate this capability into your workflow, ensure you have the necessary environment variables set up for your API key. Run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/g4dr/short-video-creator

Ensure that you have installed the required dependencies by running: npm install axios form-data fs-extra. After installation, verify that your INVIDEO_API_KEY is correctly exported in your terminal session to allow the agent to authorize requests against the InVideo API.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for content creators, digital marketers, and startup founders who need high-frequency social media output. Use it to repurpose blog posts into summary videos, turn educational threads into video explainers, announce product launches with dynamic visuals, or generate recurring engagement content such as daily motivational quotes or industry tips.

Example Prompts

1. "Create a 30-second TikTok video script about the top 5 productivity hacks for remote workers and generate the video using my InVideo account."
2. "Turn the following blog post intro into a compelling Instagram Reel: [Insert text]. Use a professional yet energetic tone and ensure the output is ready for social media."
3. "Generate a YouTube Short explaining the concept of Compound Interest, including captions and stock footage relevant to finance and personal growth."

Tips & Limitations

For the best results, provide a clear, structured script. While the AI matches stock footage automatically, you can improve engagement by adding specific visual cues in your prompt. Note that the generation time depends on server load at InVideo. Always review the final output before publishing, as AI-generated text overlays may occasionally require minor manual adjustments if you have specific branding guidelines.