OpenChatCut
Open-source, local-first AI agent video editor with a multitrack timeline
About OpenChatCut
OpenChatCut is an open-source, local-first AI agent video editor that the official site positions as an open-source alternative to ChatCut. It can organize media, add captions, lay down music, and build transitions from instructions, while also letting you preview and adjust video, audio, captions, effects, LUTs, motion graphics, and keyframes on a real timeline. You can connect Codex, Claude, or your own agents through MCP, plugins, and templates, and continue refining or undoing each step.
Best for
Best use cases
Organize media and generate a rough cut
Add captions, music, and transitions
Adjust effects and keyframes on the timeline
Connect Codex or Claude through an agent
Compare before choosing
The official comparison page calls OpenChatCut an open-source alternative to ChatCut.
Features
Agent-driven editing
Organize media, add captions, lay down music, and build transitions through instructions.
Real editing timeline
Handle video, audio, captions, transitions, effects, LUTs, motion graphics, and keyframes in one project.
Visible and reversible steps
Keep the editing process visible, refine the result further, or undo any step.
Open agent access
Connect Codex, Claude, or your own agents through MCP, plugins, and templates.
Pros
- Open source with a downloadable desktop version
- Visible, reversible editing steps
- Connects to different agents through MCP, plugins, and templates
Pricing Plans
Free
- Open source
- Desktop version
- Connects to Codex or Claude
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on OpenChatCut's official website.