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lowkey-viral

Create short-form social media videos and photo carousel slideshows using the lowkey viral API.

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by @tiotdev

Setup & Installation

openclaw skills install @tiotdev/lowkey-viral

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

npx clawhub install lowkey-viral

Version History

v1.1.0Feb 23, 2026 - Version note by skill developer:

hook is no longer accepted for slideshow briefs — it is automatically derived from the first slide's title

What This Skill Does

Programmatic interface to the lowkey viral API for generating short-form vertical videos and photo carousel slideshows. Produces 1080x1920 content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and similar platforms. Supports AI-generated or custom images, background music, and multiple layout styles.

Handles the full pipeline from AI brief generation to rendered video in a single API call, eliminating the need to stitch together separate AI image and video tools.

When to use it

  • Batch-generating TikTok product showcase videos
  • Automating Instagram carousel posts for a content schedule
  • Creating vertical reels for a travel blog without manual editing
  • Building a social media content pipeline for a small brand
  • Generating AI image slideshows for skincare or lifestyle promotions

Example Workflow

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

INPUT

User asks: Create a TikTok video about best coffee shops with AI images and background music

AGENT
  1. 1POST to /api/v1/briefs/manual with hook, title, image descriptions, render: true, and soundtrack
  2. 2Receive render_id from response
  3. 3Poll GET /api/v1/briefs/{id}/render/{render_id}/progress every 2-3 seconds
  4. 4Wait for type: done in the poll response
  5. 5Return the MP4 URL from the done response
OUTPUT

Direct URL to a 1080x1920 5-second MP4 grid video with music, ready to upload

Requirements

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

LOWKEY_VIRAL_API_KEY environment variable (PRO or ULTIMATE plan required, obtain from https://lowkeyviral.com/dashboard/api-keys)