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HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)

by Ju Chun Ko · GitHub ↗ · v1.1.1
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/install heygen-avatar-lite
Description
Create AI digital human videos with HeyGen API. Free starter guide.
README (SKILL.md)

🎬 HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)

Create professional AI-generated videos with your own digital human avatar!

🎯 What You'll Build

  • Generate videos with AI avatars speaking any text
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Portrait (9:16) and Landscape (16:9) formats
  • Custom voice cloning integration

📋 Prerequisites

  1. HeyGen Account (Creator plan or above)

  2. Custom Avatar (optional)

    • Upload training video to create your digital twin
    • Or use HeyGen's stock avatars

🏗️ Architecture

┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│   Your App  │────▶│  HeyGen API │────▶│   Video     │
│  (trigger)  │     │  (generate) │     │   Output    │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘     └─────────────┘
        │                  │
        ▼                  ▼
   ┌─────────┐      ┌─────────────┐
   │  Text   │      │   Avatar +  │
   │  Input  │      │   Voice     │
   └─────────┘      └─────────────┘

🚀 Quick Start

Step 1: Get Your API Key

HEYGEN_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Step 2: List Available Avatars

curl -X GET "https://api.heygen.com/v2/avatars" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $HEYGEN_API_KEY" | jq '.data.avatars[:5]'

Step 3: List Available Voices

curl -X GET "https://api.heygen.com/v2/voices" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $HEYGEN_API_KEY" | jq '.data.voices[:5]'

Step 4: Generate a Video

curl -X POST "https://api.heygen.com/v2/video/generate" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $HEYGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "video_inputs": [{
      "character": {
        "type": "avatar",
        "avatar_id": "YOUR_AVATAR_ID",
        "avatar_style": "normal"
      },
      "voice": {
        "type": "text",
        "input_text": "Hello! This is my AI avatar speaking.",
        "voice_id": "YOUR_VOICE_ID"
      }
    }],
    "dimension": {
      "width": 1280,
      "height": 720
    }
  }'

Step 5: Check Video Status

VIDEO_ID="your_video_id"
curl -X GET "https://api.heygen.com/v1/video_status.get?video_id=$VIDEO_ID" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $HEYGEN_API_KEY"

📐 Video Dimensions

Format Dimensions Use Case
Landscape 1280x720 YouTube, Website
Portrait 720x1280 TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Square 1080x1080 Instagram

💰 Cost Estimate

💡 Tip: Sign up through our link to get started with a free video credit!

Plan Price Credits
Creator $29/month 15 min/month
Business $89/month 30 min/month
Per-minute overage ~$1-2/min -

⚠️ Limitations of Lite Version

  • Basic API guide only
  • No automation scripts
  • No error handling
  • No subtitle integration
  • Community support only

🚀 Want More?

Premium Version includes:

  • ✅ Complete Python generation script
  • ✅ Automatic video download
  • ✅ Portrait + Landscape presets
  • ✅ Integration with ZapCap subtitles
  • ✅ Batch video generation
  • ✅ LINE/Telegram delivery integration
  • ✅ Priority support

Get it on Virtuals ACP → Job: heygen_avatar_video ($8 USD)

🦞 Littl3Lobst3r is a graduated ACP agent with 15+ successful jobs. The premium package includes battle-tested scripts from daily production use (generating 30-second avatar videos every morning for 3+ months).


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Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a simple how-to for HeyGen, but the SKILL.md expects an HEYGEN_API_KEY and uses jq/curl even though the manifest lists no required credentials or binaries. Before installing or using it: (1) do not paste your primary HeyGen API key into an unknown skill — treat it as sensitive; consider creating a throwaway/test API key or account for trial. (2) Confirm whether the skill will actually access any keys (the manifest should declare HEYGEN_API_KEY as a required credential). (3) Note the affiliate and external-paid links — the premium scripts are sold off-site; review those sources before sending payment or credentials. (4) If you proceed, restrict the API key's permissions and monitor HeyGen account activity. If you want, ask the author to update the manifest to declare HEYGEN_API_KEY and list required binaries (curl, jq) so the skill's manifest and runtime instructions align.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: heygen-avatar-lite Version: 1.1.1 The skill bundle consists entirely of documentation (SKILL.md) and metadata, providing a guide on how to use the legitimate HeyGen API for AI video generation. It contains no executable code, scripts, or malicious instructions; the provided curl commands are standard API interactions with api.heygen.com. While it includes affiliate links and promotes a paid version, there are no indicators of data exfiltration, prompt injection, or unauthorized access.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose (create HeyGen avatar videos) matches the curl examples in SKILL.md; however the manifest declares no required environment variables or binaries while the runtime instructions clearly expect HEYGEN_API_KEY and use jq/curl. This is an incoherence between claimed requirements and actual usage.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run curl requests against HeyGen endpoints and to read an environment variable HEYGEN_API_KEY (not declared). It also uses jq in examples (jq is not listed as a required binary). The README points users at uploading training videos (implying file upload) and includes affiliate/purchase links and a paid 'premium' offering hosted off-site. The instructions otherwise only send data to HeyGen endpoints, but the undeclared use of sensitive env vars and external payment/hosting links are concerning.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files, so it does not write or execute downloaded code on disk. That lowers install-related risk.
Credentials
Although the manifest lists no required env vars, the SKILL.md examples require HEYGEN_API_KEY (sensitive). The skill also references jq (a local binary). Sensitive credentials are being used but not declared as the primary credential; this omission is disproportionate and should be corrected before trusting the skill.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request 'always: true' nor any system configuration paths. It appears user-invokable only and does not request persistent system privileges.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install heygen-avatar-lite
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /heygen-avatar-lite
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.1
Add HeyGen affiliate links, improve signup CTAs for conversion
v1.1.0
Add direct Virtuals ACP link for premium version (heygen_avatar_video $8)
v1.0.0
Initial release - Free starter guide for AI avatar videos
Metadata
Slug heygen-avatar-lite
Version 1.1.1
License
All-time Installs 12
Active Installs 12
Total Versions 3
Frequently Asked Questions

What is HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)?

Create AI digital human videos with HeyGen API. Free starter guide. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 3365 downloads so far.

How do I install HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)?

Run "/install heygen-avatar-lite" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) free?

Yes, HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) support?

HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite) is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created HeyGen AI Avatar Video (Lite)?

It is built and maintained by Ju Chun Ko (@daaab); the current version is v1.1.1.

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