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FilmCraft

FilmCraft is a native non-linear video editor written in pure Rust, providing source and program monitors, a real timeline, and every trim mode — down to its…

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FilmCraft is a native non-linear video editor written in pure Rust, providing source and program monitors, a real timeline, and every trim mode — down to its own codecs. It is built for people who know Adobe Premiere Pro: the same panels, workspaces, tools and shortcuts, so your hands already know where everything is. Underneath, it is new from the bitstream up. The H.264, HEVC, ProRes and AAC codecs are our own, written in Rust from the public specifications. A GPU compositor works in linear light. Frame math runs on exact integer time, so edits never drift. And every action in the app is a command that an AI agent can drive as precisely as you can.

Platform availability

Available on 0 of 6 install platforms

  • Unraid (not listed)
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)

Desktop and other devices

Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

75/100 Good

Maintained
77last commit 0 days ago
Popular
799,090 GitHub stars
Easy to install
554 install platforms, install notes
Light to run
No data
Security check
88no serious findings, 2 minor, CI, tests

Based on 4 of 5 factors.

GitHub stars
9,090
Open issues
398
Last commit
2026-10-11
Latest release
v0.6.0
License
Apache-2.0
Activity
rising

Checked today - source: GitHub (storytold/filmcraft)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

First-install notes

  • Start the desktop app with the demo Run the FilmCraft desktop app first; it opens with a demo project so you can check the timeline, clips, and basic editing tools. If the demo starts, the core app is working before you try imports or extra servers. source
  • Control server uses local port 9876 Use control mode when you need a JSON-lines control server on local port 9876, where each line sends one JSON command. If an automation tool expects it, it will fail without it, but do not expose the port publicly because it can send commands to the app. source
  • MCP server is optional The headless MCP server is a no-window helper for AI tools that use MCP; use it only when connecting an assistant or automation client. If that client expects it but it is not running, the client will not be able to control FilmCraft. source

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Alternatives (12)

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  • Blender - Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics toolset for creating animated films, visual effects, artwork, 3D-printed models, mot…
  • CapCut - Free video editor with multi-track timeline, trimming, advanced filters, stickers, licensed music, auto-captions, export in 4K 60fps, and s…
  • DaVinci Resolve - Advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production tools, used by profe…
  • Kdenlive - Kdenlive is a free and open-source cross-platform video editor from the KDE community for creators who need a familiar, production-ready ti…
  • Olive Video Editor - Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
  • Open Video Editor - Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos.
  • OpenCut - Open-source video editor with cross-platform support, non-linear editing, no watermarks, multi-track timeline, templates, and fast export o…
  • OpenShot - OpenShot(https://openshot.org/) Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedi…
  • Shotcut - Shotcut(https://www.shotcut.org/) is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor.
  • VEGAS Pro - Utilizes AI tech for creative video production.

Checked today - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Before importing media or adding extra servers, how can I confirm FilmCraft is working?

Start the desktop app first; it opens with a demo project so you can check the timeline, clips, and basic editing tools. If the demo starts, the core app is working before you try imports or extra servers.

What local port does the FilmCraft control server use, and should it be exposed publicly?

The control server runs on local port 9876 and accepts one JSON command per line. Do not expose the port publicly because it can send commands to the app.

Has FilmCraft had a Windows launch issue related to GPU support?

Some users report FilmCraft 0.5.0 and 0.4.0 portable x64 failing to launch on Windows 10 with an Intel UHD Graphics 620. The headless CLI works without GPU init.

Answers sourced from github.com, github.com

Community

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