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OpenCut

Free and open-source video editor designed as a CapCut alternative.

From the Xiry library · Updated 10 October 2026

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OpenCut is an open-source video editor built for web, desktop, and mobile workflows. Created by @mazeincoding and powered by a Rust core with a TypeScript UI, it aims to provide a modern, community-driven editing environment. It is undergoing a ground-up rewrite that includes an MCP server for AI agents, plugin architecture, and headless batch rendering.

What it's for

  • Edit short-form and long-form video content without proprietary desktop software
  • Automate video rendering and batch processing using headless mode
  • Integrate AI video editing workflows via Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
  • Extend editor functionality using custom third-party plugins and scripting

Features

  • Cross-platform support targeting web, desktop, and mobile from a single codebase
  • Rust core architecture for high-performance timeline and media processing
  • Modern web UI styled using customized shadcn components
  • MCP server support for AI agent integrations
  • Editor API and plugin-first design for third-party extensions
  • Headless mode for batch rendering and pipeline automation
  • In-editor scripting tab

Pricing

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Details

Type
Web app
Category
Design
Topic
Video Editing
Open source
Yes
Platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
For
Video creators, developers, and teams building automated or AI-assisted video workflows.
Alternative to
CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Tags
video editor, open source, capcut alternative, rust, mcp, ai video

Why it was saved

  • @mazeincoding, 21 July 2025: Reveals its UI stack (shadcn, customized to the project's branding) and its roadmap — the author confirms plans to build an AI video editing tool on top of it.

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