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Zoom General

OpenAIOfficialCreated by ZoomDistributed by OpenAI

  • Skill
  • Tool integration
  • Automation and integrations
  • MIT
  • Medium risk

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Use when comparing products.
— the description by Zoom

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Zoom General serves as a strategic starting point for developers and architects to navigate the Zoom ecosystem. It provides a structured workflow to classify integration requirements, identify the correct Zoom product surface (such as APIs, SDKs, or webhooks), and determine the necessary authentication model. By guiding users through a decision-making process, it ensures that developers select the right tool for their specific use case before routing to more specialized skills.

What it does

  • Classifies integration jobs based on desired outcomes like embedding meetings or automating resources.
  • Maps requirements to specific Zoom surfaces including REST APIs, WebSockets, and various SDKs.
  • Provides guidance on selecting the correct authentication and scope model for an integration.
  • Facilitates routing to specialized skills once the product context is established.
  • Offers comparative context for tasks that span multiple Zoom product boundaries.

When to use it

  • When you are in the early stages of planning a Zoom integration and need to choose the right app type.
  • When you need to compare different Zoom surfaces to determine which fits your technical requirements.
  • When a task involves multiple Zoom products and requires a high-level architectural approach.
  • When you need to confirm the correct authentication flow for a specific integration scenario.

Advantages

  • Prevents premature selection of tools by enforcing a structured classification process.
  • Clarifies the distinction between user-level OAuth, account-level OAuth, and SDK signatures.
  • Reduces complexity by routing users to narrow, specialized skills after initial planning.
  • Provides a clear decision matrix for choosing between General Apps, Server-to-Server OAuth, and Webhook Only apps.

Usage examples

“I want to build an app that automates meeting reports. Which Zoom app type should I use?”
The agent will guide you to classify the job as backend automation, leading to the recommendation of Server-to-Server OAuth for its lack of user interaction requirements.
“Should I use the Meeting SDK or the Video SDK for my project?”
The agent will help you compare the two based on your specific embedding needs and surface requirements, ensuring you choose the correct SDK for your use case.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/openai/zoom-general/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip zoom-general.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Zoom

Zoom General

Use this skill for cross-product platform context after the user’s goal is understood. For first-step routing, prefer start, plan-zoom-product, or plan-zoom-integration.

Workflow

  1. Classify the job by outcome: embed meetings, custom video, automate resources, consume events, process media, use meeting intelligence, or publish a Marketplace app.

  2. Choose the Zoom surface that owns the behavior: REST API, webhooks, WebSockets, Meeting SDK, Video SDK, Zoom Apps SDK, Phone, Contact Center, Virtual Agent, Scribe, Rivet, or Cobrowse.

  3. Confirm auth and scope model before implementation; Zoom surfaces differ on user-level OAuth, account-level OAuth, and SDK signatures.

  4. Route to the narrow skill once the surface is chosen rather than keeping broad guidance in context.

  5. Use the preserved guide only when a task crosses product boundaries or needs detailed comparison tables.

References

Files

use-cases/hd-video-resolution.md

HD Video Resolution

Achieve 720p and 1080p video quality in Zoom Web SDKs, including viewport size requirements that affect resolution.

Overview

HD video quality in Zoom SDKs depends on multiple factors: container/viewport size, network bandwidth, SharedArrayBuffer support, and concurrent stream limits. Video automatically scales down if the container is smaller than required dimensions.

Skills Needed

  • zoom-meeting-sdk (Web)

  • zoom-video-sdk (Web)

Viewport Size Requirements

Critical: Video resolution is automatically adjusted based on the rendered container size.

Resolution Thresholds
Target ResolutionMinimum Container SizeBandwidth Required
360p480 × 270600 kbps
720p1280 × 720 (or 720 × 411 gallery)1.2-1.5 Mbps
1080p1920 × 10802.5-3.0 Mbps

If your video container is smaller than 1280×720, you will NOT get 720p video - it will automatically scale down.

Meeting SDK Component View Constraints
View TypeMinimumMaximumAspect Ratio
Speaker240 × 1351440 × 81016:9
Gallery720 × 4111440 × 72016:9
Ribbon240 × 135316 × 720Variable
// For 720p in speaker view
const speakerContainer = {
  width: 1280,
  height: 720
};

// For 720p in gallery view (minimum)
const galleryContainer = {
  width: 720,
  height: 411
};

// For 1080p (speaker view only)
const fullHDContainer = {
  width: 1920,
  height: 1080
};

Concurrent Stream Limits

Video SDK enforces strict concurrent HD limits:

ResolutionConcurrent LimitNotes
720pMax 2 streamsAttempting 3rd results in Errors_Wrong_Usage
1080pOnly 1 streamOnly one 1080p video can be rendered at a time
View TypeActive SpeakerOther Participants
Speaker View720p or 1080p180p
Gallery (3×3)360p all360p
Gallery (5×5)180p all180p
Small thumbnails180p180p

SharedArrayBuffer (SAB) Requirement

Features Requiring SAB
FeatureSAB Required
Sending 720p video✅ Yes
Virtual Background✅ Yes
Gallery view (multiple videos)✅ Yes
Background noise suppression✅ Yes
Enabling SharedArrayBuffer

Requires Cross-Origin Isolation headers on your server:

Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy: same-origin
Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy: require-corp

Express.js example:

app.use((req, res, next) => {
  res.setHeader('Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy', 'same-origin');
  res.setHeader('Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy', 'require-corp');
  next();
});

Nginx example:

add_header Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy same-origin;
add_header Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy require-corp;
Browser Support for SAB
BrowserMinimum Version
Chrome68+
Edge79+
Firefox79+
Safari15.2+ (macOS), iOS 15.2+
Opera73+

Note: Safari requires newer versions and may have limitations.

Impact of Missing SAB

Without SharedArrayBuffer:

  • Max sending resolution: 360p

  • No virtual background

  • Limited to single video rendering

  • No background noise suppression

Video SDK Configuration

Enable HD Video Capture
// Start video with HD enabled
await stream.startVideo({
  hd: true,           // Enable 720p
  fullHd: true,       // Enable 1080p (if supported)
  captureWidth: 1280,
  captureHeight: 720
});
Subscribe to Specific Quality
// VideoQuality enum values:
// Video_90P = 0
// Video_180P = 1
// Video_360P = 2
// Video_720P = 3
// Video_1080P = 4

// Attach video at specific quality
await stream.attachVideo(userId, VideoQuality.Video_720P);

// Or with renderVideo
await stream.renderVideo(canvas, userId, 1280, 720, 0, 0, VideoQuality.Video_720P);
Check Device Capabilities
// Check if device supports HD
const capabilities = await stream.getVideoCapabilities();
console.log('Max resolution:', capabilities.maxResolution);
console.log('HD supported:', capabilities.hdSupported);

Meeting SDK Configuration

Component View HD
ZoomMtg.init({
  leaveUrl: 'https://your-site.com',
  disablePreview: false,
  videoResolution: '720p',  // or '1080p'
  success: () => {
    console.log('Init success');
  }
});
Responsive Container Setup
<div id="zoom-container" style="width: 100%; max-width: 1280px; aspect-ratio: 16/9;">
  <!-- SDK renders here -->
</div>
// Ensure container meets minimum size for HD
const container = document.getElementById('zoom-container');
const rect = container.getBoundingClientRect();

if (rect.width < 1280 || rect.height < 720) {
  console.warn('Container too small for 720p - video will be downscaled');
}

WebRTC vs WebAssembly Mode

ModeCharacteristics
WebRTC (Primary, SDK v2+)Enhanced performance, adaptive bitrate, better congestion control
WebAssembly (Fallback)Custom Zoom codec, more reliable 720p, supports virtual backgrounds

SDK v2 automatically selects mode based on network and device conditions.

Account Requirements (Zoom Meetings)

For Group HD in Zoom Meetings (not SDK):

Requirement720p1080p
Max video participants22
Full-screen modeRequiredRequired
Active speaker modeRequiredRequired
CPUMinimum specsi7 Quad Core+
Bandwidth1.5 Mbps3.0 Mbps
Mobile support❌ No❌ No

Key: If a third participant turns video on, quality reverts to standard definition.

Best Practices

1. Size Your Container Correctly
function ensureHDContainer(container, targetResolution = 720) {
  const minWidth = targetResolution === 1080 ? 1920 : 1280;
  const minHeight = targetResolution === 1080 ? 1080 : 720;

  container.style.minWidth = `${minWidth}px`;
  container.style.minHeight = `${minHeight}px`;
  container.style.aspectRatio = '16/9';
}
2. Handle Window Resize
window.addEventListener('resize', () => {
  const container = document.getElementById('zoom-container');
  const rect = container.getBoundingClientRect();

  // Adjust quality based on available space
  if (rect.width >= 1920 && rect.height >= 1080) {
    stream.attachVideo(userId, VideoQuality.Video_1080P);
  } else if (rect.width >= 1280 && rect.height >= 720) {
    stream.attachVideo(userId, VideoQuality.Video_720P);
  } else {
    stream.attachVideo(userId, VideoQuality.Video_360P);
  }
});
3. Check SAB Support
function checkSABSupport() {
  if (typeof SharedArrayBuffer === 'undefined') {
    console.warn('SharedArrayBuffer not available - HD features limited');
    return false;
  }

  // Check if cross-origin isolated
  if (!crossOriginIsolated) {
    console.warn('Not cross-origin isolated - SAB may not work');
    return false;
  }

  return true;
}
4. Limit Concurrent HD Streams
const MAX_720P_STREAMS = 2;
let current720pCount = 0;

async function subscribeToVideo(userId, preferredQuality) {
  let quality = preferredQuality;

  if (quality === VideoQuality.Video_720P) {
    if (current720pCount >= MAX_720P_STREAMS) {
      console.warn('Max 720p streams reached, using 360p');
      quality = VideoQuality.Video_360P;
    } else {
      current720pCount++;
    }
  }

  await stream.attachVideo(userId, quality);
}
5. Maintain 16:9 Aspect Ratio
.video-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
}

.video-container canvas,
.video-container video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

Troubleshooting

IssueCauseSolution
Video stuck at 360pContainer too smallResize container to ≥1280×720
Video stuck at 360pMissing SAB headersAdd COOP/COEP headers
720p works, 1080p doesn'tOnly one 1080p allowedCheck concurrent streams
HD works in dev, not prodDifferent CORS headersVerify production headers
Safari HD not workingSAB not supportedCheck Safari version ≥15.2

Resources

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: OpenAI Codex

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Security

What our scanner noticed· Medium risk

  • Possible data-exfiltration endpoints
  • Instructions that use the network

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Zoom
Publisher
OpenAI (Official)
Distributed by
OpenAI
Source
openai/plugins · plugins/zoom/skills/general · commit d420d13
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from plugins/zoom/LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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