Skill: Video to GIF

Convert a video file into multiple GIF variants with different parameters, so the user can visually compare and pick the best one.

Prerequisite: FFmpeg and uv must be installed. gifsicle is optional (enables lossy compression variants).

When to Use

The user wants to create a GIF from a video clip but isn't sure about the right parameters. GIF quality involves tradeoffs between:

• File size — smaller is better for sharing/embedding
• Color accuracy — fewer colors = smaller but may cause banding
• Smoothness — higher FPS = smoother but larger
• Resolution — wider = sharper detail but larger

Rather than guessing, this skill generates multiple variants and lets the user decide.