# OpenChatCut

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

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6902/openchatcut

## Description

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: Mac, Windows, Linux.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac, Windows, Linux.

## Health score

76/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 98 (last commit 7 days ago)
- Popular: 67 (2,289 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (3 install platforms, install notes)

## Links

- Official website: https://openchatcut.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/0xsline/OpenChatCut
- Documentation: https://openchatcut.com/docs
- desktop: https://openchatcut.com/download

## 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.

## Alternatives

- BitterClip
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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

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