OpenChatCut is a local-first conversational AI video editor with a professional multi-track timeline, Agent Skills, MCP integration, and Remotion-powered rendering.
Why it matters now: Local-first conversational AI video editor with professional timeline editing
OpenChatCut is an open-source video editor that brings conversational agents and professional timeline editing into the same workspace. It allows for local video projects, multitrack timeline, AI agents, MCP, and production-ready exports. The editor provides features such as transcript-driven editing, generation and media, motion graphics, and WebGL visual effects. OpenChatCut is built for creators and developers who want AI to participate in the actual editing workflow without giving up professional control. The core editing loop involves describing the goal, agent reading the project, producing verifiable edits, and writing to the timeline. OpenChatCut supports various use cases, including talking-head and interview editing, fast multiformat assembly, short-form and social content, motion graphics, and developer automation.
local machine with compatible operating system and hardware