{"slug":"sora","title":"sora","summary":"Use when the user asks to generate, remix, poll, list, download, or delete Sora videos via OpenAIu2019s video API using the bundled CLI (`scripts/sora.py`), including requests like u201cgenerate AI video,u201d u201cSora,u201d u201cvideo remix,u201d u201cdownload video/thumbnail/s","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-05T21:53:01.654451Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/VoDaiLocz/kilo-kit-mcp","stars":27,"forks":3,"license":"Apache-2.0","updatedAt":"2026-09-13T09:11:19Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: \"sora\"\ndescription: \"Use when the user asks to generate, remix, poll, list, download, or delete Sora videos via OpenAI\\u2019s video API using the bundled CLI (<code>scripts/sora.py</code>), including requests like \\u201cgenerate AI video,\\u201d \\u201cSora,\\u201d \\u201cvideo remix,\\u201d \\u201cdownload video/thumbnail/spritesheet,\\u201d and batch video generation; requires <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> and Sora API access.\"</h2>\n<h1>Sora Video Generation Skill</h1>\n<p>Creates or manages short video clips for the current project (product demos, marketing spots, cinematic shots, UI mocks). Defaults to <code>sora-2</code> and a structured prompt augmentation workflow, and prefers the bundled CLI for deterministic runs. Note: <code>$sora</code> is a skill tag in prompts, not a shell command.</p>\n<h2>When to use</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Generate a new video clip from a prompt</li>\n<li>Remix an existing video by ID</li>\n<li>Poll status, list jobs, or download assets (video/thumbnail/spritesheet)</li>\n<li>Batch runs (many prompts or variants)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Decision tree (create vs remix vs status/download vs batch)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If the user has a <strong>video id</strong> and wants a change → <strong>remix</strong></li>\n<li>If the user has a <strong>video id</strong> and wants status or assets → <strong>status/poll/download</strong></li>\n<li>If the user needs many prompts/assets → <strong>create-batch</strong></li>\n<li>If the user asks for two versions with a small change (same shot, different subject/detail) → <strong>create</strong> the base, then <strong>remix</strong> for the variation</li>\n<li>Otherwise → <strong>create</strong> (or <strong>create-and-poll</strong> if they need a ready asset in one step)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Workflow</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Decide intent: create vs remix vs status/download vs batch.</li>\n<li>Collect inputs: prompt, model, size, seconds, and any input reference image.</li>\n<li>If batch: write a temporary JSONL under tmp/ (one job per line), run once, then delete the JSONL.</li>\n<li>Prefer CLI augmentation flags (<code>--use-case</code>, <code>--scene</code>, <code>--camera</code>, etc.) instead of pre-writing a structured prompt. If you already produced a structured prompt file, pass <code>--no-augment</code> to avoid double-wrapping.</li>\n<li>Run the bundled CLI (<code>scripts/sora.py</code>) with sensible defaults (see references/cli.md). For long prompts, prefer <code>--prompt-file</code> to avoid shell-escaping issues; pair with <code>--no-augment</code> if the prompt is already structured.</li>\n<li>For async jobs, poll until complete (or use create-and-poll).</li>\n<li>Download assets (video/thumbnail/spritesheet) and save locally.</li>\n<li>Remove intermediate files created during invocation (for example <code>prompt.txt</code>, <code>remix_job.json</code>, temp JSONL). If the sandbox blocks <code>rm</code>, skip cleanup or truncate the files without surfacing an error.</li>\n<li>Iterate with a single targeted change per prompt.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Authentication</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> must be set for live API calls.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If the key is missing, give the user these steps:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create an API key in the OpenAI platform UI: <a href=\"https://platform.openai.com/api-keys\">https://platform.openai.com/api-keys</a></li>\n<li>Set <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> as an environment variable in their system.</li>\n<li>Offer to guide them through setting the environment variable for their OS/shell if needed.</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Never ask the user to paste the full key in chat. Ask them to set it locally and confirm when ready.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Defaults &amp; rules</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Default model: <code>sora-2</code> (use <code>sora-2-pro</code> for higher fidelity).</li>\n<li>Default size: <code>1280x720</code>.</li>\n<li>Default seconds: <code>4</code> (allowed: \"4\", \"8\", \"12\" as strings).</li>\n<li>Always set size and seconds via API params; prose will not change them.</li>\n<li>Use the OpenAI Python SDK (<code>openai</code> package); do not use raw HTTP.</li>\n<li>Require <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> before any live API call.</li>\n<li>If uv cache permissions fail, set <code>UV_CACHE_DIR=/tmp/uv-cache</code>.</li>\n<li>Input reference images must be jpg/png/webp and should match target size.</li>\n<li>Download URLs expire after about 1 hour; copy assets to your own storage.</li>\n<li>Prefer the bundled CLI and <strong>never modify</strong> <code>scripts/sora.py</code> unless the user asks.</li>\n<li>Sora can generate audio; if a user requests voiceover/audio, specify it explicitly in the <code>Audio:</code> and <code>Dialogue:</code> lines and keep it short.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>API limitations</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Models are limited to <code>sora-2</code> and <code>sora-2-pro</code>.</li>\n<li>API access to Sora models requires an organization-verified account.</li>\n<li>Duration is limited to 4/8/12 seconds and must be set via the <code>seconds</code> parameter.</li>\n<li>The API expects <code>seconds</code> as a string enum (\"4\", \"8\", \"12\").</li>\n<li>Output sizes are limited by model (see <code>references/video-api.md</code> for the supported sizes).</li>\n<li>Video creation is async; you must poll for completion before downloading.</li>\n<li>Rate limits apply by usage tier (do not list specific limits).</li>\n<li>Content restrictions are enforced by the API (see Guardrails below).</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Guardrails (must enforce)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Only content suitable for audiences under 18.</li>\n<li>No copyrighted characters or copyrighted music.</li>\n<li>No real people (including public figures).</li>\n<li>Input images with human faces are rejected.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Prompt augmentation</h2>\n<p>Reformat prompts into a structured, production-oriented spec. Only make implicit details explicit; do not invent new creative requirements.</p>\n<p>Template (include only relevant lines):</p>\n<pre><code>Use case: &lt;where the clip will be used&gt;\nPrimary request: &lt;user's main prompt&gt;\nScene/background: &lt;location, time of day, atmosphere&gt;\nSubject: &lt;main subject&gt;\nAction: &lt;single clear action&gt;\nCamera: &lt;shot type, angle, motion&gt;\nLighting/mood: &lt;lighting + mood&gt;\nColor palette: &lt;3-5 color anchors&gt;\nStyle/format: &lt;film/animation/format cues&gt;\nTiming/beats: &lt;counts or beats&gt;\nAudio: &lt;ambient cue / music / voiceover if requested&gt;\nText (verbatim): \"&lt;exact text&gt;\"\nDialogue:\n&lt;dialogue&gt;\n- Speaker: \"Short line.\"\n&lt;/dialogue&gt;\nConstraints: &lt;must keep/must avoid&gt;\nAvoid: &lt;negative constraints&gt;\n</code></pre>\n<p>Augmentation rules:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it short; add only details the user already implied or provided elsewhere.</li>\n<li>For remixes, explicitly list invariants (\"same shot, change only X\").</li>\n<li>If any critical detail is missing and blocks success, ask a question; otherwise proceed.</li>\n<li>If you pass a structured prompt file to the CLI, add <code>--no-augment</code> to avoid the tool re-wrapping it.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Examples</h2>\n<h3>Generation example (single shot)</h3>\n<pre><code>Use case: product teaser\nPrimary request: a close-up of a matte black camera on a pedestal\nAction: slow 30-degree orbit over 4 seconds\nCamera: 85mm, shallow depth of field, gentle handheld drift\nLighting/mood: soft key light, subtle rim, premium studio feel\nConstraints: no logos, no text\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Remix example (invariants)</h3>\n<pre><code>Primary request: same shot and framing, switch palette to teal/sand/rust with warmer backlight\nConstraints: keep the subject and camera move unchanged\n</code></pre>\n<h2>Prompting best practices (short list)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>One main action + one camera move per shot.</li>\n<li>Use counts or beats for timing (\"two steps, pause, turn\").</li>\n<li>Keep text short and the camera locked-off for UI or on-screen text.</li>\n<li>Add a brief avoid line when artifacts appear (flicker, jitter, fast motion).</li>\n<li>Shorter prompts are more creative; longer prompts are more controlled.</li>\n<li>Put dialogue in a dedicated block; keep lines short for 4-8s clips.</li>\n<li>State invariants explicitly for remixes (same shot, same camera move).</li>\n<li>Iterate with single-change follow-ups to preserve continuity.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Guidance by asset type</h2>\n<p>Use these modules when the request is for a specific artifact. They provide targeted templates and defaults.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinematic shots: <code>references/cinematic-shots.md</code></li>\n<li>Social ads: <code>references/social-ads.md</code></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>CLI + environment notes</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>CLI commands + examples: <code>references/cli.md</code></li>\n<li>API parameter quick reference: <code>references/video-api.md</code></li>\n<li>Prompting guidance: <code>references/prompting.md</code></li>\n<li>Sample prompts: <code>references/sample-prompts.md</code></li>\n<li>Troubleshooting: <code>references/troubleshooting.md</code></li>\n<li>Network/sandbox tips: <code>references/codex-network.md</code></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Reference map</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><code>references/cli.md</code></strong>: how to run create/poll/remix/download/batch via <code>scripts/sora.py</code>.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/video-api.md</code></strong>: API-level knobs (models, sizes, duration, variants, status).</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/prompting.md</code></strong>: prompt structure and iteration guidance.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/sample-prompts.md</code></strong>: copy/paste prompt recipes (examples only; no extra theory).</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/cinematic-shots.md</code></strong>: templates for filmic shots.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/social-ads.md</code></strong>: templates for short social ad beats.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/troubleshooting.md</code></strong>: common errors and fixes.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/codex-network.md</code></strong>: network/approval troubleshooting.</li>\n</ul>\n","files":[{"path":"agents/openai.yaml","sizeBytes":296,"isText":true},{"path":"assets/sora.png","sizeBytes":11731,"isText":false},{"path":"assets/sora-small.svg","sizeBytes":1784,"isText":false},{"path":"LICENSE.txt","sizeBytes":10776,"isText":true},{"path":"references/cinematic-shots.md","sizeBytes":1655,"isText":true},{"path":"references/cli.md","sizeBytes":7917,"isText":true},{"path":"references/codex-network.md","sizeBytes":1146,"isText":true},{"path":"references/prompting.md","sizeBytes":5636,"isText":true},{"path":"references/sample-prompts.md","sizeBytes":3771,"isText":true},{"path":"references/social-ads.md","sizeBytes":1464,"isText":true},{"path":"references/troubleshooting.md","sizeBytes":2816,"isText":true},{"path":"references/video-api.md","sizeBytes":1525,"isText":true},{"path":"scripts/sora.py","sizeBytes":32585,"isText":true},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":8163,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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