# How to Uninstall or Remove video-use from a Project > Learn how to uninstall video-use from your project. Delete the skill symlink and remove the source code repository for a complete removal. Follow our simple guide. - Repository: [Browser Use/video-use](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-07-10 --- **To completely uninstall video-use from your system, delete the skill symlink from your agent's skills directory and remove the cloned repository containing the source code and configuration files.** The **video-use** skill from the browser-use repository extends conversational agents like Claude Code or Codex with video editing capabilities. When you need to uninstall or remove video-use from a project, you must reverse the installation process by cleaning up three specific components: the cloned source code, the agent skill registration, and the environment configuration. ## What Gets Installed Understanding the installation architecture is essential for a complete removal. According to the [`install.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md) instructions in the browser-use/video-use repository, the setup creates three distinct artifacts on your system. ### The Cloned Repository The source code, helper scripts, and configuration files reside in a local directory. By default, this is `~/Developer/video-use`, as specified in the clone instructions at lines 33-39 of [`install.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md) [https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L33-L39](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L33-L39). This directory contains the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/SKILL.md) definition file, the `helpers/` subdirectory with Python scripts like [`transcribe.py`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/transcribe.py) and [`render.py`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/render.py), and your `.env` file storing the ElevenLabs API key. ### The Skill Symlink Conversational agents discover skills through symlinks in their configuration directories. The installation creates a symbolic link at `~/.claude/skills/video-use` (or `~/.codex/skills/video-use` depending on your agent) that points to the repository's [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/SKILL.md) file. This registration step is documented in lines 70-79 of [`install.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md) [https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L70-L79](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L70-L79). ### Environment Configuration The optional `.env` file stores your `ELEVENLABS_API_KEY` for the transcription helper. Created from the `.env.example` template during setup (lines 66-69 of [`install.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md)) [https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L66-L69](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md#L66-L69), this file typically lives inside the cloned repository at `~/Developer/video-use/.env`. ## Step-by-Step Uninstall Instructions Follow these steps to fully remove the skill from your system and restore your project to its pre-install state. ### Delete the Skill Symlink Disconnect the agent from the skill by deleting the symbolic link in your agent's skills directory. ```bash # For Claude Code rm -f ~/.claude/skills/video-use # For Codex (adjust if using custom $CODEX_HOME) rm -f "${CODEX_HOME:-$HOME/.codex}/skills/video-use" ``` This removes the pointer established in the "Register the skill" section of the installation guide. ### Remove the Cloned Repository Delete the source code and all helper files. ```bash rm -rf ~/Developer/video-use ``` If you cloned to a custom location, adjust the path accordingly. This deletes the entire repository including the `helpers/` directory, [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/SKILL.md), and the `.env` file. ### Clean Up Environment Variables (Optional) If you stored the ElevenLabs API key in a separate location or exported it in your shell configuration, remove it manually. ```bash # Remove from a specific .env file outside the repo sed -i '/^ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=/d' /path/to/.env # Or remove from shell config if exported there sed -i '/export ELEVENLABS_API_KEY/d' ~/.bashrc ``` ### Remove System Dependencies (Optional) While video-use relies on **ffmpeg** and **yt-dlp**, these are external system dependencies not installed by the skill itself. Remove them only if no other projects require them. ```bash # macOS with Homebrew brew uninstall ffmpeg yt-dlp # Ubuntu/Debian sudo apt remove ffmpeg yt-dlp ``` ## Verification Steps Confirm complete removal by checking that the symlink and directory no longer exist. ```bash # Verify symlink is gone (should return "No such file or directory") ls ~/.claude/skills/video-use # Verify repository is deleted (should return "No such file or directory") ls ~/Developer/video-use ``` After verification, restart your conversational agent to ensure the skill commands are no longer loaded or suggested. ## Summary - **Delete the skill symlink** at `~/.claude/skills/video-use` (or equivalent agent directory) to unregister the skill from your conversational agent. - **Remove the cloned repository** at `~/Developer/video-use` to delete all source code, helper scripts in `helpers/`, and the `.env` configuration file. - **Clean up external dependencies** like ffmpeg and yt-dlp only if they are no longer needed by other projects. - **Verify removal** by checking that the skill no longer appears in agent skill listings and the repository path is empty. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Will uninstalling video-use affect my existing projects? No. The video-use skill operates as a standalone utility that does not modify your project files. Removing the symlink and repository only disables the video editing commands in your conversational agent. Any files you created or edited using the skill remain untouched on your system. ### Do I need to restart my agent after removing the symlink? Yes. Most conversational agents like Claude Code cache available skills at startup. After deleting the symlink at `~/.claude/skills/video-use`, you must restart your agent session to ensure the skill commands are completely unloaded and no longer appear in command suggestions. ### Where is my ElevenLabs API key stored after uninstall? If you followed the default installation, the API key resides in `~/Developer/video-use/.env` inside the cloned repository. This file is permanently deleted when you run `rm -rf ~/Developer/video-use`. If you copied the key to other shell configuration files or environment locations, you must manually remove it using `sed` or a text editor to prevent stale references. ### Can I reinstall video-use after uninstalling it? Yes. To reinstall, simply follow the original installation instructions in [`install.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/install.md) again. You will need to re-clone the repository to `~/Developer/video-use` (or your preferred location), recreate the symlink in your agent's skills directory pointing to the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/browser-use/video-use/blob/main/SKILL.md) file, and recreate the `.env` file with your ElevenLabs API key.