| name | video-read |
| description | Analyze video files (screen recordings, demos, walkthroughs) using AI vision models. Use when the user wants to understand, describe, or extract information from video content. Supports local files and Slack-hosted videos. |
| allowed-tools | Bash |
| model | haiku |
Video Read
Analyze video files using Gemini 2.5 Flash (native video understanding) or GPT-4o (frame extraction fallback).
Usage
Local video file:
prbot video read -f <video_path> [-m gemini|gpt4o] [-p "custom prompt"]
Slack file by ID:
prbot video read --slack-file <FILE_ID> [-m gemini|gpt4o] [-p "custom prompt"]
Slack file by URL:
prbot video read --slack-url "<SLACK_FILE_URL>" [-m gemini|gpt4o] [-p "custom prompt"]
Parameters
-f, --file: Local video file path (.mp4, .webm, .mov, .avi, .mkv)--slack-file: Slack file ID (auto-downloads then analyzes)--slack-url: Slack file URL (auto-downloads then analyzes)-m, --model: AI model to use (default: gemini)
gemini — Gemini 2.5 Flash with native video understanding (recommended)gpt4o — GPT-4o with frame extraction via ffmpeg
-p, --prompt: Custom analysis prompt (optional, default focuses on step-by-step actions, UI state, errors)
Note: Exactly one of --file, --slack-file, or --slack-url must be provided.
Examples
prbot video read -f ./recording.mp4
prbot video read -f ./demo.mp4 -m gpt4o
prbot video read --slack-file F0AMXCK3JQ1
prbot video read -f ./bug-repro.mp4 -p "What bug is being demonstrated? What are the exact steps to reproduce it?"
Output
Outputs a detailed text description of the video content, followed by model and usage metadata.
Notes
- Gemini path sends the full video as base64 inline data — best for understanding temporal changes
- GPT-4o path extracts frames at 1fps with ffmpeg, samples every other frame — requires ffmpeg installed
- Supported formats: .mp4, .webm, .mov, .avi, .mkv, .m4v
- Requires
GEMINI_API_KEY env var for Gemini, OPENAI_API_KEY for GPT-4o
