Community skill for video subtitle generation. Uses Bash for script execution and ffmpeg. Downloads large ML models on first run. Processes local media files. No environment variable access or data exfiltration patterns detected.
Video Subtitles Generator
Community62/100The Problem
Generating subtitles for video content is time-consuming, especially for Hebrew content where most transcription tools fall short. Creators, educators, and businesses need to make their video content accessible with accurate captions, but manual transcription is slow and expensive, and generic tools struggle with Hebrew.
Author: @ngutman
Generate SRT subtitles from video or audio files with Hebrew and English transcription support. Use when you need to create captions, transcripts, or hardcoded subtitles for social media and WhatsApp. Supports automatic language detection, translation between Hebrew and English, and burning subtitles directly into video files.
npx skills-il add openclaw/skills/ngutman/video-subtitlesWhen to Apply
- When you need to add Hebrew or English subtitles to video content
- When preparing videos for social media platforms like WhatsApp where soft subtitles are not supported
- When you need to transcribe meetings, lectures, or interviews recorded in Hebrew
- When translating Hebrew video content to English for wider audiences
- When you need SRT files for professional video editing workflows
Video Subtitles Generator
Generate movie-style subtitles from video or audio files. Supports transcription, translation, and burning subtitles directly into video.
Features
- Hebrew: ivrit.ai fine-tuned model (best Hebrew transcription)
- English: OpenAI Whisper large-v3
- Auto-detect: Automatically detects language and selects best model
- Translation: Translate Hebrew to English
- Burn-in: Hardcode subtitles into video (visible everywhere, including WhatsApp)
- Movie-style: Natural subtitle breaks (42 chars/line, 1-7s duration)
Quick Start
# Plain transcript
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4
# Generate SRT file
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4 --srt
# Burn subtitles into video (always visible)
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4 --srt --burn
# Translate to English + burn in
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4 --srt --burn --translate en
# Force language
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4 --lang he # Hebrew
./scripts/generate_srt.py video.mp4 --lang en # EnglishOptions
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--srt |
Generate SRT subtitle file |
--burn |
Burn subtitles into video (hardcoded, always visible) |
--embed |
Embed soft subtitles (toggle in player) |
--translate en |
Translate to English |
--lang he/en |
Force input language |
-o FILE |
Custom output path |
Output
- Default: Plain text transcript to stdout
- With
--srt: Createsvideo.srtalongside input - With
--burn: Createsvideo_subtitled.mp4with hardcoded subs
Requirements
- uv: Python package manager (auto-installs dependencies)
- ffmpeg-full: For burning subtitles (
brew install ffmpeg-full) - Models: ~3GB each, auto-downloaded on first use
Subtitle Style
- Font size 12, white text with black outline
- Bottom-aligned, movie-style positioning
- Max 42 chars/line, 2 lines max
- Natural breaks at punctuation and pauses
Metadata
GitHub:video-subtitles
version:1.0.0
installs:0
views:13
reviews:0 (0.0)
Created:March 9, 2026
Updated:March 13, 2026
Supported Agents
Claude CodeCursorGitHub CopilotWindsurfOpenCodeCodex
Tags
subtitlestranscriptionhebrewvideosrtwhispertranslation
Best Practices
- Install ffmpeg-full before first use to enable subtitle burning
- Let the auto-detection choose the language model for best results
- Use --burn for WhatsApp and social media where soft subtitles are not supported
- Use --embed for platforms that support subtitle toggling (YouTube, VLC)
- Review generated SRT files before burning them into video for quality assurance
Avoid
- Do not use for real-time live captioning or streaming
- Do not use for languages other than Hebrew and English
- Do not rely on this for legal or certified transcription that requires human verification
Try These Prompts
Transcribe a Hebrew video
I have a Hebrew lecture recording at lecture.mp4. Generate an SRT subtitle file for it.
Burn subtitles for WhatsApp
Take this video clip and burn Hebrew subtitles directly into it so they are always visible, even on WhatsApp.
Translate and subtitle
I have a Hebrew interview video. Transcribe it, translate the subtitles to English, and burn them into the video.
Generate plain transcript
I need a plain text transcript of this audio recording. Just output the text, no SRT formatting needed.
Security Analysis
62/100
Trust Score
Code Quality70
Permissions45
Data Handling60
Publisher Reputation65
Maintenance55
Documentation72
Pending reviewv13/9/2026
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Risk Factors
Quality Score
68Architecture68
Maintainability65
Content75
Spec Compliance60
Community70
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