Is this skill useful for developers building video tools?

Absolutely. It serves as a technical reference and provides the logic needed to build automated video processing and transcoding pipelines.

Which social media platforms are supported?

The skill covers TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, Snapchat Spotlight, Twitter/X, Pinterest Idea Pins, and LinkedIn.

Can it help me avoid the 'Safe Zone' UI overlays?

Yes, it provides specific safe zone margins to ensure your captions and graphics aren't covered by platform buttons or descriptions.

How does it handle audio requirements?

It provides specific audio codec, sample rate, and LUFS loudness targets for each platform to ensure high-quality playback on mobile devices.

Does this skill provide actual FFmpeg commands?

Yes, it includes production-ready FFmpeg presets for all major platforms, optimized for the latest 2025-2026 technical requirements.

Viral Video Platform Specs

Name: Viral Video Platform Specs
Author: JosiahSiegel

byJosiahSiegel

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Social Media Management

Optimizes video encoding and provides platform-specific specifications for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other viral platforms.

About

This skill serves as a technical powerhouse for creators and developers, providing precise 2025-2026 video specifications and FFmpeg presets for all major short-form platforms. It bridges the gap between high-quality production and platform-specific limitations by offering optimized encoding parameters, safe zone guidance, and bitrate calculators. Whether you are automating a video pipeline or manually preparing content, this skill ensures your videos maintain maximum quality while meeting strict requirements for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and beyond.

Key Features

Safe zone and aspect ratio conversion guidelines to prevent UI overlap
Ready-to-use FFmpeg presets for high-quality, platform-specific encoding
7 GitHub stars
Precise bitrate, codec, and audio loudness (LUFS) recommendations
Comprehensive 2025-2026 specifications for 8+ short-form video platforms
Platform-specific algorithm insights including hook timing and optimal durations

Use Cases

Optimizing file sizes for platforms with strict upload limits like TikTok or Snapchat
Automating multi-platform export workflows for social media marketing agencies
Converting high-resolution horizontal master files into platform-optimized vertical content

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace viral-video-platform-specs

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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