ffmpeg - Comprehensive Multimedia Processor

The ffmpeg module provides a powerful CLI for processing audio, video, and other multimedia files. It ensures availability by automatically installing ffmpeg via pixi if it is missing from the system.

When to Activate

• When converting between different video or audio formats (e.g., MP4 to AVI).
• When extracting audio tracks from video files (e.g., MP4 to MP3).
• When performing complex media operations like resizing, re-encoding, or applying filters.
• When needing to stream multimedia content from the terminal.

Core Principles & Rules

• Zero-Setup: Automatically handles installation via pixi if necessary.
• Pass-through: Supports all standard ffmpeg arguments via the -- or cmd subcommand.
• Input/Output: Always clarify the -i (input) and target output paths.

Patterns & Examples

Format Conversion

# Convert a video from mp4 to avi
x ffmpeg -i input.mp4 output.avi

Extract Audio

# Extract audio from a video file and save as MP3
x ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn output.mp3

Direct Command

# Execute a raw ffmpeg command string
x ffmpeg --cmd -version

Checklist

• Confirm the input file exists and is accessible.
• Verify the desired output format and codec settings.
• Ensure appropriate disk space for large media operations.