OpenCut

A free and open source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile.

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The open-source CapCut alternative

Powerful video editing capabilities for everyone

Cross-Platform

Edit videos on web, desktop, and mobile from one unified codebase powered by Rust core

Plugin-First Architecture

Extensible editor API with first-class third-party plugin support for unlimited creativity

Headless Mode

Automate video processing with batch rendering capabilities for production workflows

MCP Server

AI agent integration with Model Context Protocol for intelligent video editing assistance

Scripting Tab

Direct code execution within the editor for advanced automation and custom effects

MIT License

Completely free and open source with permissive licensing for commercial and personal use

Current Status

OpenCut is being rewritten from the ground up

Editor API

Building a robust API for seamless integration with third-party applications

Plugin Architecture

First-class support for third-party plugins with plugin-first architecture

Unified Codebase

Desktop, mobile, and browser versions from one Rust core

MCP Server

AI agent integration with Model Context Protocol

Headless Mode

Automation and batch rendering capabilities

Scripting Tab

Direct code execution within the editor

Development Setup

Get started with OpenCut development

Install [proto](https://moonrepo.dev/proto) if you haven't already:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://moonrepo.dev/install/proto.sh)
From the repo root:

proto use    # installs the tools pinned in .prototools
moon run web:dev       # localhost:5173
moon run api:dev       # localhost:8787
moon run desktop:dev   # see apps/desktop/README.md

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