cli-anything-kdenlive
Command-line interface for Kdenlive - A stateful command-line interface for video editing, following the same patterns as the Blender CLI ...
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/hkuds/cli-anything --skill cli-anything-kdenlive- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cli-anything-kdenlive automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
cli-anything-kdenlive
A stateful command-line interface for video editing, following the same patterns as the Blender CLI harness. Uses a JSON project format with MLT XML generation for Kdenlive/melt.
Installation
This CLI is installed as part of the cli-anything-kdenlive package:
pip install cli-anything-kdenlive
Prerequisites:
- Python 3.10+
- kdenlive must be installed on your system
Usage
Basic Commands
# Show help
cli-anything-kdenlive --help
# Start interactive REPL mode
cli-anything-kdenlive
# Create a new project
cli-anything-kdenlive project new -o project.json
# Run with JSON output (for agent consumption)
cli-anything-kdenlive --json project info -p project.json
REPL Mode
When invoked without a subcommand, the CLI enters an interactive REPL session:
cli-anything-kdenlive
# Enter commands interactively with tab-completion and history
Command Groups
Project
Project management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
new | Create a new project |
open | Open an existing project |
save | Save the current project |
info | Show project information |
profiles | List available video profiles |
json | Print raw project JSON |
Bin Group
Media bin management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
import | Import a clip into the media bin |
remove | Remove a clip from the bin |
list | List all clips in the bin |
get | Get detailed clip info |
Timeline
Timeline management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
add-track | Add a track to the timeline |
remove-track | Remove a track |
add-clip | Add a clip to a track |
remove-clip | Remove a clip from a track |
trim | Trim a clip's in/out points |
split | Split a clip at a time offset |
move | Move a clip to a new position |
list | List all tracks |
Filter Group
Filter/effect management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
add | Add a filter to a clip |
remove | Remove a filter from a clip |
set | Set a filter parameter |
list | List filters on a clip |
available | List all available filters |
Transition
Transition management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
add | Add a transition between tracks |
remove | Remove a transition |
set | Set a transition parameter |
list | List all transitions |
Guide
Guide/marker management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
add | Add a guide at a position (seconds) |
remove | Remove a guide |
list | List all guides |
Export
Export and render commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
xml | Generate Kdenlive/MLT XML |
presets | List available render presets |
Session
Session management commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
status | Show session status |
undo | Undo the last operation |
redo | Redo the last undone operation |
history | Show undo history |
Examples
Create a New Project
Create a new kdenlive project file.
cli-anything-kdenlive project new -o myproject.json
# Or with JSON output for programmatic use
cli-anything-kdenlive --json project new -o myproject.json
Interactive REPL Session
Start an interactive session with undo/redo support.
cli-anything-kdenlive
# Enter commands interactively
# Use 'help' to see available commands
# Use 'undo' and 'redo' for history navigation
Export Project
Export the project to a final output format.
cli-anything-kdenlive --project myproject.json export render output.pdf --overwrite
State Management
The CLI maintains session state with:
- Undo/Redo: Up to 50 levels of history
- Project persistence: Save/load project state as JSON
- Session tracking: Track modifications and changes
Output Formats
All commands support dual output modes:
- Human-readable (default): Tables, colors, formatted text
- Machine-readable (
--jsonflag): Structured JSON for agent consumption
# Human output
cli-anything-kdenlive project info -p project.json
# JSON output for agents
cli-anything-kdenlive --json project info -p project.json
For AI Agents
When using this CLI programmatically:
- Always use
--jsonflag for parseable output - Check return codes - 0 for success, non-zero for errors
- Parse stderr for error messages on failure
- Use absolute paths for all file operations
- Verify outputs exist after export operations
More Information
- Full documentation: See README.md in the package
- Test coverage: See TEST.md in the package
- Methodology: See HARNESS.md in the cli-anything-plugin
Version
1.0.0
FAQ
What does the cli-anything-kdenlive skill do?
Command-line interface for Kdenlive - A stateful command-line interface for video editing, following the same patterns as the Blender CLI ...
How do I install cli-anything-kdenlive?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/hkuds/cli-anything --skill cli-anything-kdenlive in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cli-anything-kdenlive/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cli-anything-kdenlive/ (project).
Which AI agents can use cli-anything-kdenlive?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is cli-anything-kdenlive safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains cli-anything-kdenlive?
It is published by hkuds in hkuds/cli-anything. It has 537 recorded installs.
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