Setup guide

Install in about five minutes

You need your personal access key (it starts with fsk_). If you don't have one yet, request access.

1. Before you start

Install these once. The installer tells you if anything is missing.

Claude Code: claude.com/claude-code. Sign in once by running claude.
Node.js 20 or newer: nodejs.org (LTS)
ffmpeg: Windows winget install Gyan.FFmpeg · macOS brew install ffmpeg
Python 3.11+: python.org (tick “Add to PATH” on Windows)

2. Run the installer

Open PowerShell and paste:

irm https://skill.thefalconmotion.com/install.ps1 | iex

When asked, paste your access key. The installer checks the key, confirms your tools are installed, connects Claude Code to the skill and adds the skill to your Claude Code profile.

Prefer to see what you run? Open install.ps1 or install.sh in your browser first. Both are short and readable.

3. Make your first video

Create an empty folder, open a terminal in it, run claude, then ask in plain words:

Make a 60 second vertical Short about the sinking of the Titanic.

I have a voiceover in voice.mp3 and a script in script.txt. Edit a 12 minute
documentary with archive footage and clean subtitles.

Claude downloads the project template into that folder, then writes, voices, edits and renders. The final video is saved in the folder's out directory. You can attach a reference video to match its style, or ask for a short sample to approve before the full render.

Your own service keys

Paid services are billed to your own accounts. When the guide needs them, Claude asks you for:

ElevenLabs for premium voices. Free voices work without a key.
Pexels / Pixabay for stock footage. Both keys are free.

Updates

You don't need to do anything. Improvements reach you on your next video. To see which version you're on, check My key.

Troubleshooting

Claude doesn't use the skill. Run /mcp inside Claude Code and check that faceless shows as connected, then restart Claude Code.
“Key switched off” or “expired”. Check its status on My key and contact the owner to renew.
“Daily limit reached”. The counter resets at 00:00 UTC.
Template link expired. Ask Claude to call faceless_template again. Links last 15 minutes.
Render is slow. Close other heavy apps. Long-form 1080p renders take a while on laptops, which is normal.

Manual setup

If you'd rather not use the installer, run this once, replacing the key:

claude mcp add --transport http --scope user faceless https://skill.thefalconmotion.com/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer fsk_YOUR_KEY"

Then save SKILL.md as ~/.claude/skills/faceless-video-editor/SKILL.md.

Uninstall

claude mcp remove faceless --scope user

Then delete the folder ~/.claude/skills/faceless-video-editor.

Privacy

The server only sees your key, which skill tools are called, and when. It never receives your scripts, voiceovers, footage or videos. Those stay on your computer. Read the licence terms.