capcut-edit - SKILL.md Agent Skill

name: capcut-edit description: Edit videos and beautify photos in CapCut on mobile. Use when the user asks to open CapCut, create/edit/export videos, add text/effects/music/captions, use templates, or retouch and enhance photos. metadata: {"openclaw":{"triggers":{"any":["capcut","cap cut","com.lemon.lvoverseas","video edit","edit video","photo edit","beautify photo","retouch photo","剪映","剪辑视频","美化照片","编辑照片"]}}}

CapCut Edit

Use this skill to complete CapCut editing tasks end-to-end with deterministic, low-risk actions.

This skill follows CapCut official app capabilities (video editing, effects/transitions, text/captions, audio tools, templates, and photo editing/retouch flow).

Preconditions

Confirm CapCut is foreground (com.lemon.lvoverseas).
If not installed, install and launch first.
If sign-in is required for cloud/template assets, use request_human_auth(oauth).
If gallery/media permission is requested, approve locally on Agent Phone.

Human Auth Photo Mapping (Critical)

When photos come from Human Phone authorization, use this strict picker rule:

Prefer Downloads first.
If filename is visible, select openpocket-human-auth-latest.* first.
If the picker is thumbnail-only, select the top-left tile first (most recently imported).
Do not randomly scan old thumbnails before trying the latest slot above.

Runtime summaries may include:

photo_latest_device_path=...
photo_latest_alias_device_path=...
photo_latest_name=...

Use these hints to match the correct media item before editing.

Core Modes

Identify and choose the correct mode before editing:

New project (manual timeline editing)
Templates (fast preset output)
AutoCut (auto-generated edits)
Photo editor / photo-only flow (retouch, filters, color, crop)

If the user did not specify, default to New project for control.

Video Editing Workflow

1) Project setup

Enter New project and select target media.
Confirm orientation and aspect ratio early (9:16, 16:9, 1:1, etc.) to avoid rework.
Place clips in intended order before fine edits.

2) Structural edit first

Trim/split/delete first.
Then set clip speed and timing.
Add transitions only after clip boundaries are stable.

3) Visual polish

Apply filters/effects conservatively.
Add text/stickers after timeline timing is mostly fixed.
For portrait content, use retouch/beauty controls moderately and keep a natural look.

4) Audio and captions

Add music/voiceover and balance volume levels.
Use auto captions/subtitles when requested; then quickly proofread key lines.
Keep caption position away from UI-safe zones (top status area and bottom controls).

5) Export

Verify export settings (resolution/fps) against user intent.
Export once and wait for completion.
Do not publish/share to public platforms unless user explicitly asks.

Photo Edit / Beautify Workflow

Use this when user asks to beautify or edit photos.

Open photo editing entry (Photo editor tool or image-only project).
Apply base corrections first:

crop/rotate/straighten
brightness/contrast/highlight/shadow/color temperature

Then apply style controls:

filters/effects
retouch/beauty (skin smoothing, face/body adjustments when available)

Compare before/after quickly and avoid over-processing.
Export/save edited photo and report output.

Template Workflow (Fast Output)

Open Templates.
Search by user goal/theme.
Preview 1-3 candidates, pick one closest to requested style.
Replace media placeholders.
Check text overlays for clipping/truncation.
Export and return result.

AutoCut Workflow

Open AutoCut and select source clips/photos.
Let CapCut generate draft.
Accept only if pacing and cuts match user intent.
If draft quality is poor, switch to New project instead of repeatedly regenerating.

Safety Guardrails

Never purchase paid assets/subscription without explicit user approval.
Never auto-post to TikTok/other social channels unless user asks.
Never delete original media unless user explicitly requests deletion.
If watermark/pro feature lock appears, report clearly and ask for user decision.

Interaction Guidance

Prefer tap_element when reliable UI candidates exist.
Use swipe for timeline/media panel navigation.
For timeline precision, use small repeated drags instead of one large drag.
After each major edit block, verify visible timeline/result changed as expected.
If the same action fails twice, switch strategy (different panel/entry point).

Failure Handling

Import failed: re-open media picker and retry once.
Export failed: reduce quality preset and retry once.
App stalls/crashes: relaunch CapCut, reopen draft/project, continue from last stable point.
Permission wall loops: close dialog, re-enter editor, confirm permission state.

Completion Report

When finishing, include:

mode used (new project, template, autocut, photo edit)
major edits applied
export status and output type (video/photo)
notable constraints encountered (pro lock, missing asset, permission issue)