Extract Blockchain Media
Extract media files from BSV blockchain transactions using txex CLI.
When to Use
- •Extract ordinal inscriptions from transactions
- •Retrieve embedded images/videos/files from blockchain
- •Download NFT assets
- •Access on-chain stored media
Usage
bash
# Extract media from transaction ID bun run /path/to/skills/extract-blockchain-media/scripts/extract.ts <txid> # Extract to specific output directory bun run /path/to/skills/extract-blockchain-media/scripts/extract.ts <txid> /path/to/output
What Gets Extracted
The txex tool extracts:
- •Images (PNG, JPG, GIF, WEBP)
- •Videos (MP4, WEBM)
- •Audio files
- •Text/JSON data
- •Any binary data inscribed in transaction
Output
Files are saved with:
- •Original filename (if embedded in tx)
- •Auto-detected file extension
- •Saved to current directory or specified path
Requirements
- •
txexCLI installed:bun add -g txex - •Transaction ID of ordinal/inscription
- •Internet connection to fetch from blockchain
CLI Reference
bash
txex <txid> # Extract to current directory txex <txid> -o /path # Extract to specific path
Common Use Cases
- •View NFT Images: Extract ordinal inscription image
- •Download Files: Retrieve documents stored on-chain
- •Archive Media: Backup ordinals locally
- •Content Verification: Check what's actually inscribed