AI Video Generation
When the user wants to generate videos from text descriptions, delegate to the video-generator subagent.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user:
- Asks to "generate a video" or "create a video"
- Wants to "animate" something
- Mentions "video of [something]"
- Wants AI video generation from a prompt
- Asks for text-to-video conversion
What the Subagent Handles
The video-generator subagent will:
Check API Keys
- Verify GOOGLE_API_KEY (for Veo)
- Verify OPENAI_API_KEY (for Sora)
- Guide setup if needed
Select Provider
- Smart routing based on request
- Consider duration and resolution needs
- Use available API keys
Generate Video
- Submit to selected API
- Poll for completion
- Download and save result
Report Progress
- Show generation status
- Report completion time
- Provide output path
Supported Providers
Google Veo (via Gemini API):
| Model |
Full ID |
Status |
Audio |
| Veo 3.1 |
veo-3.1-generate-preview |
Preview |
Yes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast |
veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview |
Preview |
Yes |
| Veo 3.0 |
veo-3.0-generate-001 |
Stable |
Yes |
| Veo 3.0 Fast |
veo-3.0-fast-generate-001 |
Stable |
Yes |
| Veo 2.0 |
veo-2.0-generate-001 |
Stable |
No |
- Duration: 4, 6, 8 seconds
- Resolution: 720p, 1080p, 4K
- Aspect: 16:9, 9:16
OpenAI Sora (⚠️ being discontinued — see deprecation below):
| Model |
ID |
Use Case |
| Sora 2 |
sora-2 |
Fast iteration, exploration |
| Sora 2 Pro |
sora-2-pro |
Production quality |
Snapshot variants available: sora-2-2025-10-06, sora-2-2025-12-08, sora-2-pro-2025-10-06
⚠️ Sora Deprecation Notice: OpenAI is shutting down the Sora product. The consumer app went dark on April 26, 2026, and the /v1/videos API will be discontinued on September 24, 2026. There is no official OpenAI replacement. After that date, this plugin's OpenAI/Sora path will stop working — switch to the Google Veo path or a third-party provider (Runway, Pika, etc.).
- Duration: 4, 8, 12 seconds
- Aspect: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
- Audio: Included in output
Default Options
| Option |
Veo Default |
Sora Default |
| Duration |
6 seconds |
8 seconds |
| Aspect |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Resolution |
1080p |
1920x1080 |
| Model |
veo-3.1-generate-preview |
sora-2 |
Provider Selection: Auto-selected based on:
- Available API keys
- Requested features (e.g., 12s duration requires Sora)
- User preference if specified
Example Triggers
- "Generate a video of a sunset over mountains"
- "Create a video showing a robot dancing"
- "Make a video of autumn leaves falling"
- "I need a video of abstract flowing colors"
- "Animate this scene: a cat playing with yarn"
- "Can you create a short video of fireworks?"
