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video-upscale

AI-powered video upscaling with Real-ESRGAN and Waifu2x.

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489 downloads
by @nightvibes3

Setup & Installation

openclaw skills install @nightvibes3/video-upscale

Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:

npx clawhub install video-upscale

Version History

v1.4.0Feb 20, 2026 - Version note by skill developer:

- Added required dependencies ffmpeg, bc, and md5sum to metadata for clearer installation requirements. - Documentation updated to reflect these dependencies in SKILL.md.

What This Skill Does

Upscales video files using Real-ESRGAN for real footage and Waifu2x for anime content. Tracks progress by frame and runs each job in isolation. Supports 2x fast and 4x high-quality presets.

Auto-selects the right AI model based on content type, so users get better results without manually choosing between anime and photorealistic upscalers.

When to use it

  • Upscaling old home videos to HD resolution
  • Converting low-res anime clips to 4K for archiving
  • Improving quality of downloaded footage before sharing
  • Processing dashcam or security camera recordings
  • Enhancing video assets before uploading to a streaming platform

Example Workflow

Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.

INPUT

User asks: Upscale this anime clip in high quality

AGENT
  1. 1Detects anime mode and selects Waifu2x engine
  2. 2Sets preset to high for 4x upscaling
  3. 3Extracts frames from the input video
  4. 4Upscales frames with live progress reporting
  5. 5Reassembles frames into the output MP4
OUTPUT

Upscaled video saved to the specified output path, status OK, total frame count reported

Requirements

Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.

ffmpeg installed on systemReal-ESRGAN binary installedWaifu2x binary installed