OpenCut
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The open-source CapCut alternative observed · 2026-09-24
Health v2 · maintenance only
72/100
- Activity 89
- Release rhythm 72
- Longevity 34
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 25.0
- age_days: 485
- days_rel: 189
- days_push: 71
- n_releases_24m: 3
Adoption not part of the score
90555 stars · 8949 forks observed · 2026-09-24
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-21, confidence 0.94
OpenCut is a free, open‑source video editor that runs in the browser, on desktop and on mobile. It offers a plugin‑first architecture, headless automation and a scripting tab for advanced workflows.
Use cases
- Edit videos with transitions, effects, and filters for social media.
- Create short clips or longer projects with multi‑track timelines.
- Batch render multiple video projects automatically.
- Add subtitles, captions, and audio tracks to video files.
- Apply color grading and visual effects to raw footage.
- Automate repetitive editing tasks using the built‑in scripting tab.
When to choose
- You need a cross‑platform, web‑based video editor that works on desktop and mobile.
- You prefer an open‑source alternative to proprietary tools like CapCut.
- You want to extend the editor with third‑party plugins or custom scripts.
- You require headless mode for automated or CI‑based video rendering.
When to avoid
- You need high‑end professional features such as advanced color grading, VFX compositing, or 4K real‑time playback.
- You rely on extensive official support or a large ecosystem of pre‑built effects.
- Your workflow depends on native GPU‑accelerated rendering not yet fully supported.
Facets
application · maturity active
video-processing gui editor media entertainment cross-platform capcut-alternative open-source typescript rust-core plugin-first headless-mode scripting video web desktop mobile electron
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut · fetched 2026-09-24 · 95ccfeb63ebc
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| OpenCut-app/OpenCut | main | 72 |
| OpenCut-app/opencut-classic | main | 10 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="OpenCut-app/OpenCut")
Data as of 2026-10-19T08:05:51.212177+00:00 · Report a problem