# OpenChatCut

Local-first conversational AI video editor with a multi-track timeline; Codex, Claude Code or its built-in agent can read, edit and export real projects that stay editable.

* Page: https://agentcut.dev/tools/openchatcut/
* Source: https://github.com/0xsline/OpenChatCut
* Works with: Agent-native editors
* Type: Open-source editor (MCP)
* Setup difficulty: medium
* Supported versions: Node.js 24.x to build; macOS builds unsigned
* Price: free
* License: AGPL-3.0
* GitHub stars: 2450
* Last updated: 2026-10-15
* Checked: 2026-10-17

Setup steps:

1. Download a build or clone and run with Node 24.
2. For Claude, connect Claude Code through the local MCP connection.
3. Open a project and ask for edits.

Safety notes:

* Built-in agent needs a model API key (kept server-side).
* AGPL-3.0 license.

More Agent-native editors tools: https://agentcut.dev/ai-video-editors/

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