Complete guide to using video-utils on CRAISEE.
Frequently asked questions
What is video-utils on CRAISEE?
video-utils is a versatile video processing utility model on CRAISEE, created by nicolascoutureau and hosted via Replicate. It provides programmatic access to common video operations like trimming, resizing, and reformatting without requiring custom infrastructure. With over 10.6 million runs, it is one of the most widely used utility models in the CRAISEE ecosystem.
What can video-utils do?
video-utils supports multi-task video processing through a unified task parameter, handles video input and output, provides webhook-based asynchronous processing, and returns structured validation errors. It is optimized for speed and reliability, making it ideal for preprocessing steps before generative AI models or as part of automated video pipelines.
How many times has video-utils been run?
video-utils has been run over 10.6 million times on CRAISEE, making it one of the most battle-tested and reliable utility models available on the platform. This high run count reflects its widespread adoption in production video workflows and automated pipelines.
Who created video-utils?
video-utils was built and is maintained by creator nicolascoutureau. It is hosted on CRAISEE via Replicate, a platform for running machine learning models in the cloud. The model is designed as a foundational toolset for video manipulation tasks accessible through a simple API interface.
What are the best use cases for video-utils?
video-utils is best used for preprocessing video before passing it to generative AI models, building automated high-throughput video pipelines, implementing webhook-based async processing in event-driven architectures, and ensuring consistent, predictable output formats. It sits between generative steps in multi-model workflows rather than performing generative tasks itself.
Does video-utils support asynchronous processing?
Yes, video-utils natively supports asynchronous processing through built-in webhook and status tracking features. It includes Status, WebhookEvent, PredictionRequest, and PredictionResponse schema support, making it well-suited for event-driven architectures and long-running video processing tasks in production pipelines.
How do I use video-utils in a video pipeline?
To use video-utils in a pipeline on CRAISEE, pass your video file as input and specify the desired operation via the task parameter. The model routes to the appropriate video operation, returns processed output, and supports webhook callbacks for async integration. It is designed to sit between generative steps in multi-model workflows.
Is video-utils a generative AI model?
No, video-utils is not a generative AI model. It is a lightweight utility model optimized for speed and reliability in video manipulation tasks such as trimming, resizing, and reformatting. It is designed to complement generative AI models by handling pre- and post-processing steps within automated video workflows.

