When the user asks to format captions, create subtitles, generate SRT files, or optimize text for video readability and timing — activate this skill for caption and subtitle formatting
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name: cf-tools-video-captions
category: video
description: When the user asks to format captions, create subtitles, generate SRT files, or optimize text for video readability and timing — activate this skill for caption and subtitle formatting
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# Caption & Subtitle Formatter
Formats captions and subtitles for readability, timing, and accessibility across videos.
## Activation
- User says "format captions for", "create subtitles", "SRT file", "caption this"
- User has transcript needing caption-style formatting
- User wants timed subtitles for video content
## Process
### 1. Line Breaking
- Max 2 lines per caption block
- Break at natural phrase boundaries
- Keep each line under 42 characters
### 2. Timing
- 1-6 seconds per caption block
- Match to speech rhythm
- No overlap between blocks
### 3. Readability
- Simple, clear text
- Punctuation for pacing
- Speaker identification where needed
## Output
- Formatted caption blocks
- SRT or VTT format if requested
- Timing cues aligned to content
- Readable on mobile screens
