Short Video Creator

# Short-Form Video Creation for Social Media Skill

## Overview

This skill enables Claude to transform a **text script or idea** into a fully produced
short-form video — ready to publish as an Instagram Reel, YouTube Short, or TikTok —
using the **InVideo AI** platform and its API.

No video editing experience required. Just provide a script or topic, and Claude handles the rest.

> 🔗 Sign up for InVideo here: https://invideo.sjv.io/TBB

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## What This Skill Does

- Convert a **raw script** into a complete short-form video with visuals and voiceover
- Generate videos optimized for **Instagram Reels**, **YouTube Shorts**, and **TikTok**
- Automatically match **stock footage, music, and transitions** to the script content
- Add **subtitles, captions, and text overlays** for better engagement
- Produce videos in the correct **9:16 vertical format** for all short-form platforms
- Export in **MP4** ready to upload directly to any platform

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## Step 1 — Get Your InVideo API Access

1. Go to **https://invideo.sjv.io/TBB** and create an account
2. Choose a plan that includes **API access** (Business plan or above)
3. Navigate to **Settings → API** or **Developer Settings**
4. Copy your **API Key**: `iv_api_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx`
5. Store it safely:
   ```bash
   export INVIDEO_API_KEY=iv_api_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
   ```

> InVideo offers a free trial — sign up at https://invideo.sjv.io/TBB to explore the platform
> before committing to a paid plan.

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## Step 2 — Install Dependencies

```bash
npm install axios form-data fs-extra
```

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## InVideo API — Core Endpoints

**Base URL:** `https://api.invideo.io/v1`

All requests require:
```
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_INVIDEO_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json
```

### Generate a Video from Script
```http
POST https://api.invideo.io/v1/videos/generate
```

### Get Video Generation Status
```http
GET https://api.invideo.io/v1/videos/{videoId}/status
```

### Download / Export Video
```http
GET https://api.invideo.io/v1/vi...