HandBrakeCLI
HandBrakeCLI exposes media transcoding options through a separate command-line executable.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOEncode media using command-line presets
HOW IT WORKSHeadless workflow
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSSee compatibility details
Documented capabilities
- Encode media using command-line presetsDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
| Codex | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
| Cursor | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer documentation for installation, connection settings and supported versions.
Install HandBrakeCLI and make input media and output paths available to the calling process.
Limitations
The CLI is a separate executable from the desktop GUI; it does not control the currently open HandBrake window.