| name | video-understanding |
| description | Analyze and understand video content using Google Gemini. Supports local video files (mp4, mov, webm, avi, mkv) and YouTube links up to an hour long. Use this skill when you need to understand, summarize, or extract information from video content. |
Video Understanding: Video analysis with Gemini
File support
This skill supports video analysis using Google Gemini models. Supported formats:
| Category | Extensions |
|---|
| Video | .mp4, .mov, .webm, .avi, .mkv |
- Local video files up to an hour long
- YouTube links (youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, youtube.com/embed)
Reference: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video-understanding
How to use
bash ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/gemini.sh --file=VIDEO_PATH "YOUR QUESTION ABOUT THE VIDEO"
Arguments:
--file - Required: Local video file path or YouTube URL--model - Optional: Model to use (defaults to gemini-3-flash-preview)
Examples:
npx -y superconductor-gemini-skills --file=video.mp4 "Summarize this video"
npx -y superconductor-gemini-skills --file=presentation.mov "What are the key points discussed?"
npx -y superconductor-gemini-skills --file="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0I5M4Pb85k" "Summarize the video"
npx -y superconductor-gemini-skills --file="https://youtu.be/F0I5M4Pb85k" "What happens at the 2 minute mark?"
npx -y superconductor-gemini-skills --file=video.mp4 "What is the best timestamp to represent this video's content?"
API Key
The GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable must be set. Get your key at: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-key
Models
| Model ID | Context Window | Pricing (Input / Output) |
|---|
gemini-3-pro-preview | 1M / 64k | $2 / $12 (<200k), $4 / $18 (>200k) |
gemini-3-flash-preview | 1M / 64k | $0.50 / $3 |
gemini-2.5-pro | 1M / 65k | $1.25 / $10 (<200k), $2.50 / $15 (>200k) |
gemini-2.5-flash | 1M / 65k | $0.30 / $2.50 |
