FableCut
Zero-dependency browser video editor with a JSON timeline that AI agents drive via MCP or REST, with a live-reloading UI.
How to set it up
- Install Node 18+ (and ffmpeg for export).
- Run it per README and open it in Chrome/Edge.
- Point your MCP client at it.
This is a plain-English summary of the project's own instructions. Commands and versions change, so always follow the current README at the source link.
Safety notes
- Runs locally; no API key needed for core features.
General rule: open a duplicate of your project before letting any agent make changes, and read what a script does before approving it.
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