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OpenChatCut

OpenChatCut is a local-first, open-source AI video editor.

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  • Media Applications
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OpenChatCut is a local-first, open-source AI video editor. Describe the video you want and an agent adds captions, music, and transitions to a real, fully editable timeline using local AI models on your own hardware. It is a ChatCut alternative for creators who want agent-driven editing.

Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid (not listed)
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux

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.

76/100 Good

Maintained
98last commit 7 days ago
Popular
672,289 GitHub stars
Easy to install
453 install platforms, install notes
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

GitHub stars
2,289
Open issues
27
Last commit
2026-10-07
Latest release
v0.2.16
License
AGPL-3.0
Activity
declining

Checked 3 days ago - source: GitHub (0xsline/OpenChatCut)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

First-install notes

  • Set up .env.local before starting Copy .env.example to .env.local and add only the model or media-service credentials you actually use. If a feature needs a missing key, it will tell you what is missing instead of guessing. source
  • Use Node.js 24.x before running Install Node.js 24.x with npm before starting the app. The project checks the Node version, so a different major version may stop it from starting. source
  • Open the app on port 5199 After it starts, open http://localhost:5199 in a browser. If the app is running on another computer, use that computer's address and make sure port 5199 is reachable. source

Fetched 3 days ago - each note links to its source

Alternatives (8)

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  • DeepL
  • Descript - AI-powered platform for editing audio and video by modifying text, offering transcription, filler removal, collaboration, captioning, and b…
  • KoboldAI
  • OpenCut AI
  • RunwayML
  • ShootClip

Checked today - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

What port should I open after starting OpenChatCut?

Open the app at localhost:5199. If it is running on another computer, use that computer's address and make sure port 5199 is reachable.

How should I prepare the local credentials file before first launch?

Copy .env.example to .env.local and add only the model or media-service credentials you actually use. If a feature needs a missing key, it tells you what is missing.

Can I configure models and connect an external agent in the open-source edition?

Yes, the open-source edition lets you configure models. It also lets you connect an external agent through MCP.

How do I install the desktop builds and handle first-launch issues?

Download the macOS or Windows installer, handle unsigned-app warnings, and run the first-launch checklist.

Where are the update and verification steps for a self-hosted Node.js deployment?

The self-host guide covers setup, configuration, deployment, verification, and updates for OpenChatCut with Node.js.

Answers sourced from github.com, openchatcut.com, openchatcut.com, replace.so

Community

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