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OpenChatCut
Open-source AI agent video editor with a real timeline
127 followers
Open-source AI agent video editor with a real timeline
127 followers
OpenChatCut is an open-source ChatCut alternative: local-first AI video editing where Codex, Claude, and MCP agents work on a real multitrack timeline. Free, editable exports, AGPL.
finally a chat driven editor that respects the actual timeline instead of pretending it does, love that it stays local first
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@eypmerteelw7z Thanks, Eyüp! That distinction is exactly what we care about: the chat should operate on a real, structured timeline—not pretend to. Local-first is a big part of making that workflow trustworthy.
Love the local-first approach and the multitrack timeline is exactly what I was missing. One thing that would really help: add a visual diff or changelog view when the AI agents make edits, so I can quickly review what Codex or Claude changed before approving. Right now trusting invisible agents on a timeline feels a bit opaque.
Love the local-first approach and editable exports being free. One thing that would really help adoption is a built-in shareable project link feature where collaborators can open the same timeline in a read-only browser view without installing anything, perfect for getting quick feedback from clients or teammates before they commit to the setup.
Love the local-first angle and the multitrack timeline with real agent integration. One thing that would make a huge difference for me: a built-in proxy/media cache so 4K footage doesn't bog down the timeline when the agents are running analysis in the background. Would make the whole editing flow way smoother on mid-range hardware.
Would love to see a simple preset system for common edits like "remove filler words" or "add jump cuts" so I don't have to prompt the agents for the same workflow every time. Could be a small dropdown that bundles the right tool calls together.
A collab mode would be huge, like letting two people hop on the same timeline remotely with comments pinned to specific clips. Since the agents already touch the project files, feels like a natural next step for a local-first tool.
finally a chat based editor that doesn't lock my timeline away, ran a quick cut with claude and the export actually stayed editable which is more than i expected from something free.