⚙️ Roughcut
This skill creates a rough cut YAML from transcripts and exports it to XML for your editor, streamlining video sequence generation.
npx playbooks add skill barefootford/buttercut --skill roughcut
About Roughcut
This skill creates a rough cut YAML from transcripts and exports it to XML for your editor, streamlining video sequence generation.
At 21 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized automation & integrations expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Building MCP servers and workflow integrations
- Automating repetitive dev tasks with scripts
- Setting up webhook handlers and event pipelines
- Connecting external APIs to AI agent workflows
Example Prompts
System Prompt (21 words)
This skill creates a rough cut YAML from transcripts and exports it to XML for your editor, streamlining video sequence generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roughcut?
Roughcut is a free automation & integrations skill for AI coding agents. This skill creates a rough cut YAML from transcripts and exports it to XML for your editor, streamlining video sequence generation.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with automation & integrations expertise.
How do I use Roughcut with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill barefootford/buttercut --skill roughcut in your terminal to install Roughcut into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Roughcut?
Roughcut is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Roughcut free to use?
Yes, Roughcut is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/barefootford/buttercut/tree/main/.claude/skills/roughcut. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
