How to use Skills in Flashloop
A skill is a saved recipe for one style of video, like Sports Anime or Claymation. Add one to a Super Agent chat, say what should happen, and the agent plans and makes the clips in that style.
Popular skills
Your first skill video in 5 steps
The same flow on the website and in the app. Pick where you are.
What works where
| Task | Website | Mobile app |
|---|---|---|
| Add a skill to a message | + then Choose a skill, or type / | + then Choose a skill, or type / |
| Browse skills with previews | Skills page and the Super Agent gallery | In the skill picker |
| Create or edit your own skill | Yesin Skills | Not yet |
| Save a skill the agent writes for you | Yes | Yes |
| Share a skill with a link | Yes | Not yet |
| Get notified when clips are ready | Keep the tab open | Push notification |
Five things to put in one message
The skill already knows the look, so your message only needs the story. Put these five things in it and the agent rarely has to ask anything.
| Part | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Skill | Attach it, or name it in the message | Sports Anime |
| What happens | One clear moment or story beat | A rookie scores in the 94th minute |
| Who | Describe them, @ a saved character, or attach a photo | Kaito, 17, number 11, red boots |
| How long | 15, 30 or 60 seconds, or a number of scenes | 30 seconds |
| Format | 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. 16:9 for YouTube | 9:16 |
Build your message
For Sports Anime, say: The sport, the moment, who is playing, the length and 9:16 or 16:9.
Your message
Sports Anime. A goalkeeper saves a penalty in the last second of a cup final. 30 seconds, 9:16.
Opens with the skill attached and this message typed in. Nothing is sent until you press send.
18 styles, ready to use
Each card links to its recipe below, with what to write and prompts to copy.
- 16:9
History Vlog
You, vlogging from the past, one funny local encounter
- 4:3
PS2 Retro Style
Low-poly game cutscenes from the early 2000s
- Popular9:16
Real Life Meme
Classic meme moments shot like real footage
- Popular9:16
Sports Anime
Cinematic 2D sports-anime drama with Japanese dialogue
- 9:16
AI Product UGC
Creator-style product videos, ready to post
- 9:16
Stickman Cartoon
Stickman scenes of one moment in history
- 9:16
Claymation
Small moments from history, told in clay
- 9:16
Old Cartoon Style
1940s cel-painted comedy shorts
- 9:16
Unhinged Cartoon
Chunky 3D-cartoon arguments with fast deadpan dialogue
- 9:16
Everyday Life
Quiet clay conversations between two friends
- 9:16
Viral Skeleton
Hyper-real skeleton shorts, one 'what if' per clip
- Popular9:16
Fruit Island
Talking fruit on a luxury island, petty feuds played straight
- 9:16
Paper Collage
Calm cut-paper explainers with a narrator
- 9:16
Hand Drawn
Marker-sketch explainers that end on a punchline
- 9:16
Glass ASMR Video
Glass fruit sliced in one locked macro shot
- 9:16
Bob & Wendy
Clay comedy duo: Wendy overhypes Bob, Bob lands the punchline
- 9:16
The Curious Club
Clay trio comedy that ends on real science
- 16:9
Historic Battles
Photoreal battle beats, second by second
Skill recipes and prompts to copy
Three ways to ask for each skill: a quick one-liner, a detailed brief and a series.
History VlogYou, vlogging from the past, one funny local encounter16:9about 30 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Photo attached: me at the construction of the pyramids. 30 seconds.
- Detailed
Photo attached: I am a time traveller at a Roman market, trying street food and getting yelled at by a vendor. Handheld selfie shots, 30 seconds, 16:9.
- Series
Photo attached: a 3-part vlog of one day in a medieval castle town: morning market, the blacksmith, the evening feast.
PS2 Retro StyleLow-poly game cutscenes from the early 2000s4:35 to 20 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A low-poly delivery driver explains why the package is late. 10 seconds.
- Detailed
A street racer in a silver jacket gives a speech in a parking garage before the final race. Stiff animation, era-true voice acting, 20 seconds, 4:3.
- Series
Three cutscenes from an imaginary heist game: the plan, the vault, the getaway. 15 seconds each.
Real Life MemeClassic meme moments shot like real footage9:166 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A man walking with his girlfriend turns to stare at a taco truck. Deadpan, 8 seconds, 9:16.
- Detailed
Office version: a coworker keeps smiling at his screen while the printer behind him is on fire. Slow push-in, no music, 10 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Three quick memes about Monday mornings, one per clip, same actor in all three. 8 seconds each, 9:16.
Sports AnimeCinematic 2D sports-anime drama with Japanese dialogue9:1616:95 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A goalkeeper saves a penalty in the last second of a cup final. 15 seconds, 9:16.
- Detailed
A rookie striker named Kaito, 17, red boots, scores in the 94th minute. The stadium goes silent, then explodes. Inner monologue in Japanese with English subtitles. 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Episode 1 of Last Whistle: two rival captains meet in the tunnel before the derby. 3 scenes, 45 seconds, 16:9. Keep both captains the same in every scene.
AI Product UGCCreator-style product videos, ready to post9:16about 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Product photo attached: a 15-second creator review for TikTok.
- Detailed
Product photo attached: a young runner shows this water bottle on a morning jog, says why it keeps drinks cold, ends with a call to action. 15 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Product photo attached: 3 hooks for the same product: the problem, a demo, a testimonial.
Stickman CartoonStickman scenes of one moment in history9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A stickman invents the wheel and nobody cares. 10 seconds.
- Detailed
A stickman caveman discovers fire, burns his dinner and invents cooking by accident. Narrator, 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Three stickman history moments: the first bridge, the first boat, the first map. 15 seconds each.
ClaymationSmall moments from history, told in clay9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
The first person to taste coffee, in clay. 10 seconds, 9:16.
- Detailed
A clay baker in ancient Egypt pulls the first loaf of bread from the oven and his family gathers around. Calm documentary narrator, 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
A 4-scene clay history of the fork, from a Byzantine banquet to a modern kitchen. 15 seconds per scene, one narrator throughout.
Old Cartoon Style1940s cel-painted comedy shorts9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
Unhinged CartoonChunky 3D-cartoon arguments with fast deadpan dialogue9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Two flatmates argue over who ate the last yogurt. 15 seconds, 9:16.
- Detailed
A tired mum and her teenage son argue about the Wi-Fi password. He escalates, she wins with one line. Tiny kitchen, fixed camera, 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Episode 1 of Flat 4B: a new flatmate moves in with a pet goose. 3 scenes, 15 seconds each.
Everyday LifeQuiet clay conversations between two friends9:164 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Two friends on a couch talk about quitting their jobs. 15 seconds.
- Detailed
Two old friends in a parked car at 2 a.m. One admits he is scared of turning 40 and the other makes it funny. Locked camera, soft light, 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
A 3-episode mini series about two roommates saving up for a trip. 15 seconds per episode.
Viral SkeletonHyper-real skeleton shorts, one 'what if' per clip9:168 to 10 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
What if you drank 10 coffees in one hour? 10 seconds.
- Detailed
What if you never slept again? The skeleton stays awake for days, then weeks. Serious narrator, 40 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Three 'what if' shorts: no phone for a year, living on the Moon, eating only pizza. 10 seconds each.
Fruit IslandTalking fruit on a luxury island, petty feuds played straight9:168 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Strawberry finds out Banana was voted off the island. 15 seconds, 9:16.
- Detailed
Poolside confession: Mango tells the camera she only came for the prize money while Kiwi listens behind a palm tree. Dramatic narrator, 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
A 4-part mini season: Pineapple arrives, forms an alliance with Lime, gets betrayed at the bonfire, then wins the finale. 15 seconds per part.
Paper CollageCalm cut-paper explainers with a narrator9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Hand DrawnMarker-sketch explainers that end on a punchline9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Glass ASMR VideoGlass fruit sliced in one locked macro shot9:168 to 10 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A glass strawberry sliced in one shot. 8 seconds.
- Detailed
Macro shot: a crystal pear on a marble board, sliced slowly into four pieces, crisp binaural sound. 10 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Three clips: a glass lemon, a glass kiwi and a glass watermelon, each sliced in one locked shot.
Bob & WendyClay comedy duo: Wendy overhypes Bob, Bob lands the punchline9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
Wendy tells a chef that Bob can cook anything. 15 seconds.
- Detailed
Wendy brags to a gym trainer that Bob could lift a car. The trainer asks one question and Bob lands the punchline. 30 seconds, 9:16.
- Series
Three sketches: Bob at the dentist, Bob at a job interview, Bob at a wine tasting. 15 seconds each.
The Curious ClubClay trio comedy that ends on real science9:165 to 15 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Historic BattlesPhotoreal battle beats, second by second16:99:168 to 12 s
Best for
Put in your first message
If you leave it out, it asks about
Three ways to ask
- Quick
A shield wall holds a muddy hill in the rain. 12 seconds, 16:9.
- Detailed
A medieval army at dawn: archers fire, the shield wall braces, one young soldier steps forward. Narrator, 3 clips, 16:9.
- Series
A 4-part battle: the charge, the clash, the turn, the retreat. 12 seconds each.
All skills side by side
| Skill | Best for | Usual format | Clip length | It may ask about |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History Vlog | You in period costume, vlogging selfie-style from another century. | 16:9 | about 30 s | Launch check only |
| PS2 Retro Style | Nostalgic cutscenes that look like a 2003 console game. | 4:3 | 5 to 20 s | IdeaStart frameOutfitScript |
| Real Life Meme | Everyday situations turned into meme moments that look like real footage. | 9:16 | 6 to 15 s | Visual styleLocationSound |
| Sports Anime | Match moments told like an anime: slow motion, an inner voice, huge reactions. | 9:1616:9 | 5 to 15 s | LengthCastSportScene type |
| AI Product UGC | Creator-style product videos for ads and social. | 9:16 | about 15 s | AudienceProblemCall to actionPlatform |
| Stickman Cartoon | One moment in history drawn with stickmen and simple physics. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | FormatDurationSoundStructure |
| Claymation | Small moments from history, told calmly in clay. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | DurationResolutionLength |
| Old Cartoon Style | 1940s rubber-hose comedy: one gag scene or a full episode. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | Episode lengthEpisode count |
| Unhinged Cartoon | Fast, deadpan arguments with one fixed camera and a prop gag. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | FormatDurationResolution |
| Everyday Life | Quiet, late-night conversations between two friends. | 9:16 | 4 to 15 s | FormatCast lookEpisodes |
| Viral Skeleton | 'What if' shorts told by a hyper-real skeleton. | 9:16 | 8 to 10 s | Launch check only |
| Fruit Island | Reality-show drama starring talking fruit, played completely straight. | 9:16 | 8 to 15 s | FormatQualityScope |
| Paper Collage | Calm cut-paper explainers with a narrator. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | DurationNarrator |
| Hand Drawn | Marker-sketch explainers that end on a punchline. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | DurationNarrator |
| Glass ASMR Video | Satisfying macro shots of glass fruit being sliced. | 9:16 | 8 to 10 s | One scene or a full episode |
| Bob & Wendy | Short clay sketches: Wendy overhypes Bob, an expert asks one question, Bob nails it. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | DurationCast look |
| The Curious Club | Clay comedy where Emma asks, Ben makes up a theory and Maya explains the real science. | 9:16 | 5 to 15 s | DurationAspect ratio |
| Historic Battles | Photoreal battle scenes told second by second. | 16:99:16 | 8 to 12 s | Narrator voiceVisual styleClip breakdown |
Ask first, or let it run
Choose how much the agent checks with you before it spends credits.
| Mode | What it does | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|
| Ask mode | Asks before big steps and shows the cost before it generates | You want to check the plan and the cost first |
| Generate without asking | Runs the whole job on its own and picks sensible defaults | Your first message already covers everything |
Every step uses credits
Planning and every clip use credits from your balance. Each clip costs that model's normal price.
You see the cost first
In Ask mode the agent shows the cost and waits for your OK. Ask for shorter clips or a 480p draft to spend less.
If it stops
Your chat keeps everything above the stop card. Top up or change your plan, then type "continue".
Skills work on any paid plan: Starter, Creator or Ultra. Compare plans
Make a skill of your own
Save a look you like as a skill and use it in any chat.
Ask the agent to write one
After a video you like, say "turn this into a skill". The agent writes the recipe and you press Save skill. Works on the web and in the app.
Write one yourself
Open Skills and press New skill. Give it a short name and describe the look, the shots and the voice. Editing is on the website.
Import a folder
Drop a folder, a .zip or a .skill file on the Skills page. Any folder with a SKILL.md becomes a skill.
Share it
Share gives you a link. Anyone signed in can open it and clone the skill into their own list.
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name: cafe-reels
description: Cozy 15-second reels for a coffee shop. Use for cafe, coffee or barista videos.
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# Cafe reels
- Warm morning light, handheld close-ups, steam and latte art.
- 3 shots of 5 seconds each, 9:16.
- End on the cup with the shop name on screen.The description tells the agent when to use it. Keep the steps short and concrete: look, shots, length, format.
When something goes wrong
| What you see | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| It stopped right after "Loaded skill" | Your credits ran out on the first step. Reading a skill and planning use credits before any clip is made. | Top up or pick a plan, then type "continue". Your chat keeps everything so far. |
| It keeps asking me questions | Your message left out the length, the format or the story. | Answer in one message, or put those three things in your first message next time. |
| It used a different style than I wanted | No skill was attached, so the agent picked the closest one. | Attach the skill with + or / so it is always used. |
| A clip failed | Most often not enough credits, a photo that had not finished uploading, or reference videos longer than 15 seconds in total. | Check your balance, wait for uploads to finish, or trim the reference video. |
| My own skill was used instead of the Flashloop one | You have a skill with the same name, and yours always wins. | Rename your copy in Skills if you want the Flashloop version. |
Questions people ask
A skill is a saved recipe for one style of video, like Sports Anime or Claymation. It tells the Super Agent the look, the pacing, the voice and which model to use, so you only have to say what happens.
No. The agent reads your message and loads a matching skill on its own. Attach one with + or / when you want a specific style every time.
Skills run in the Super Agent, which uses credits, so you need a paid plan (Starter, Creator or Ultra) or a credit top-up. Each clip is charged at that model's normal price, and in Ask mode the agent shows the cost before it starts.
It depends on the length, the number of clips and the model. The agent works it out for you and shows the cost before it generates, so you can shorten the video or switch to 480p drafts first.
Your credits ran out on the first step. Reading a skill and planning use credits before any clip is made. Top up or pick a plan, then type "continue". Your chat keeps everything so far.
Yes, up to 2 per message. For example a character style plus a voice style.
Yes. In the Flashloop app, open Create, then Agent, tap + and choose a skill, or type /. Creating and editing your own skills is on the website for now.
Yes. Ask the agent to turn what you just made into a skill and press Save skill, or go to Skills and press New skill. You can share any of your skills with a link.
Make your first skill video
Pick a style, describe the video in one message, and approve the plan.