# automation
7 articles
Build an FFmpeg Encoding Server on a VPS
Set up a dedicated FFmpeg encoding server on a VPS. Covers installation, watch folder automation, systemd service, and a simple REST API.
Mar 1, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 12 minAutomate Video Processing with FFmpeg and Python
Learn how to call FFmpeg from Python to automate batch video processing. Covers subprocess, ffmpeg-python, progress bars, and error handling with retry logic.
Mar 1, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 8 minAuto-Generate Subtitles with FFmpeg and Whisper
Combine OpenAI's Whisper with FFmpeg to automatically add subtitles to any video. Build a pipeline that handles audio extraction, SRT generation, and subtitle burning.
Mar 1, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 6 minClaude Code × Next.js: Automate Your Project Setup Completely
Automate Next.js project scaffolding with Claude Code. CLAUDE.md setup, custom hooks, agents, and slash commands for real-world development workflows.
Feb 26, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 8 minLossless Video Trimming with FFmpeg: The -c copy Approach
How to cut video clips instantly without re-encoding using FFmpeg's stream copy mode. Covers the GOP keyframe constraint, input seeking, and troubleshooting sync issues.
Dec 23, 2025 · updated Feb 27, 2026 · 7 minExtract the Last Frame of a Video Instantly with FFmpeg
How to extract the final frame of any video without decoding the whole file. Explains -sseof and -update 1 internals, with ready-to-use scripts for PowerShell and Bash.
Dec 22, 2025 · updated Feb 27, 2026 · 6 minwget Complete Guide: File Downloads, Batch Processing, and Automation
Learn wget from the basics to advanced usage: batch downloads, resuming interrupted transfers, site mirroring, scripting, and when to use curl instead.
Nov 23, 2021 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 9 min