diff --git a/default-skills/venice-list-video-models/scripts/list_video_models.py b/default-skills/venice-list-video-models/scripts/list_video_models.py
index ece9656..a288109 100644
--- a/default-skills/venice-list-video-models/scripts/list_video_models.py
+++ b/default-skills/venice-list-video-models/scripts/list_video_models.py
@@ -232,6 +232,26 @@ def output_json(models):
 def main():
     args = sys.argv[1:]
     
+    # Handle --help before making any API calls
+    if "--help" in args or "-h" in args:
+        print("""List Venice.ai Video Models
+
+Usage:
+    python list_video_models.py              # List all models
+    python list_video_models.py --detailed   # Show full specs for each model
+    python list_video_models.py --model <id> # Show specs for specific model
+    python list_video_models.py --json       # Output as JSON
+
+Options:
+    --help, -h       Show this help message
+    --detailed       Show full specifications for all models
+    --model <id>     Show specs for a specific model (supports partial match)
+    --json           Output all models as JSON
+
+Environment:
+    VENICE_API_KEY   Required. Your Venice.ai API key.""")
+        return
+    
     print("Fetching Venice.ai video models...")
     print()