HeyGen AI Video Generation

Name: HeyGen AI Video Generation
Availability: InStock
Author: HeyGen

Free Verified 66 lines By HeyGen ★ 48 on GitHub Content Marketing

Description

How It Works

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What Claude Learns

→ Generate AI avatar videos with /v2/video/generate API
→ Create videos from prompts using Video Agent (one-shot generation)
→ Optimize prompts for better Video Agent results
→ Work with avatars, voices, backgrounds, and captions
→ Handle video translation and dubbing
→ Manage streaming avatars for real-time interaction
→ Create photo avatars (talking photos)
→ Generate standalone TTS audio with Starfish model
→ Integrate HeyGen with Remotion for programmatic video composition
→ Configure webhooks and callbacks

Installation

Option 1 (Recommended): npx skills add heygen-com/skills -a claude-code -g

Option 2 (Manual symlink):
git clone https://github.com/heygen-com/skills.git
ln -s $(pwd)/skills/skills/heygen ~/.claude/skills/heygen

Option 3 (Direct copy):
git clone https://github.com/heygen-com/skills.git
cp -r skills/skills/heygen .claude/skills/

Stack & Dependencies

HeyGen API Node.js Remotion

Use Cases

Generate AI avatar videos with /v2/video/generate API

Using HeyGen API and Node.js

Create videos from prompts using Video Agent (one-shot generation)

Using HeyGen API and Node.js

Optimize prompts for better Video Agent results

Using HeyGen API and Node.js

Work with avatars, voices, backgrounds, and captions

Using HeyGen API and Node.js

Handle video translation and dubbing

Using HeyGen API and Node.js

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies does HeyGen AI Video Generation require?

This skill works with HeyGen API, Node.js, and Remotion. Make sure these are available in your project before using the skill with Claude Code.

How detailed is the HeyGen AI Video Generation skill?

HeyGen AI Video Generation contains 66 lines of structured instructions covering 10 key areas. It provides focused guidance including specific implementation patterns, not just surface-level tips.

Is HeyGen AI Video Generation free to use?

Yes, HeyGen AI Video Generation is completely free. You can download the SKILL.md file or copy it to your clipboard directly from the skill page.

What will Claude Code learn from this skill?

Claude Code will gain expertise in: Generate AI avatar videos with /v2/video/generate API; Create videos from prompts using Video Agent (one-shot generation); Optimize prompts for better Video Agent results; and 7 more areas.

Download SKILL.md GitHub

---
name: heygen
description: |
  HeyGen AI avatar video creation API. Use when: (1) Generating AI avatar videos with /v2/video/generate, (2) Using Video Agent for one-shot prompt-to-video generation, (3) Working with HeyGen avatars, voices, backgrounds, or captions, (4) Creating transparent WebM videos for compositing, (5) Polling video status or handling webhooks, (6) Integrating HeyGen with Remotion for programmatic video, (7) Translating or dubbing existing videos, (8) Generating standalone TTS audio with the Starfish model via /v1/audio.
---

# HeyGen API

AI avatar video creation API for generating talking-head videos, explainers, and presentations.

## Default Workflow

**Prefer Video Agent API** (`POST /v1/video_agent/generate`) for most video requests.
Always use [prompt-optimizer.md](references/prompt-optimizer.md) guidelines to structure prompts with scenes, timing, and visual styles.

Only use v2/video/generate when user explicitly needs:
- Exact script without AI modification
- Specific voice_id selection
- Different avatars/backgrounds per scene
- Precise per-scene timing control
- Programmatic/batch generation with exact specs

## Quick Reference

| Task | Read |
|------|------|
| Generate video from prompt (easy) | [prompt-optimizer.md](references/prompt-optimizer.md) → [video-agent.md](references/video-agent.md) |
| Generate video with precise control | [video-generation.md](references/video-generation.md), [avatars.md](references/avatars.md), [voices.md](references/voices.md) |
| Check video status / get download URL | [video-status.md](references/video-status.md) |
| Add captions or text overlays | [captions.md](references/captions.md), [text-overlays.md](references/text-overlays.md) |
| Transparent video for compositing | [video-generation.md](references/video-generation.md) (WebM section) |
| Generate standalone TTS audio | [text-to-speech.md](references/text-to-speech.md) |
| Translate/dub existing video | [video-translation.md](references/video-translation.md) |
| Use with Remotion | [remotion-integration.md](references/remotion-integration.md) |

## Reference Files

### Foundation
- [references/authentication.md](references/authentication.md) - API key setup and X-Api-Key header
- [references/quota.md](references/quota.md) - Credit system and usage limits
- [references/video-status.md](references/video-status.md) - Polling patterns and download URLs
- [references/assets.md](references/assets.md) - Uploading images, videos, audio

### Core Video Creation
- [references/avatars.md](references/avatars.md) - Listing avatars, styles, avatar_id selection
- [references/voices.md](references/voices.md) - Listing voices, locales, speed/pitch
- [references/scripts.md](references/scripts.md) - Writing scripts, pauses, pacing
- [references/video-generation.md](references/video-generation.md) - POST /v2/video/generate and multi-scene videos
- [references/video-agent.md](references/video-agent.md) - One-shot prompt video generation
- [references/prompt-optimizer.md](references/prompt-optimizer.md) - Writing effective Video Agent prompts
- [references/dimensions.md](references/dimensions.md) - Resolution and aspect ratios

### Video Customization
- [references/backgrounds.md](references/backgrounds.md) - Solid colors, images, video backgrounds
- [references/text-overlays.md](references/text-overlays.md) - Adding text with fonts and positioning
- [references/captions.md](references/captions.md) - Auto-generated captions and subtitles

### Advanced Features
- [references/templates.md](references/templates.md) - Template listing and variable replacement
- [references/video-translation.md](references/video-translation.md) - Translating videos and dubbing
- [references/text-to-speech.md](references/text-to-speech.md) - Standalone TTS audio with Starfish model
- [references/photo-avatars.md](references/photo-avatars.md) - Creating avatars from photos
- [references/webhooks.md](references/webhooks.md) - Webhook endpoints and events

### Integration
- [references/remotion-integration.md](references/remotion-integration.md) - Using HeyGen in Remotion compositions

Description

How It Works

What Claude Learns

Installation

Stack & Dependencies

Use Cases

Generate AI avatar videos with /v2/video/generate API

Create videos from prompts using Video Agent (one-shot generation)

Optimize prompts for better Video Agent results

Work with avatars, voices, backgrounds, and captions

Handle video translation and dubbing

Frequently Asked Questions

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