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capcut-ai-editor

capcut-ai-editor is an open-source video project by mrbuslov (mrbuslov/capcut-ai-editor on GitHub). It has 116 GitHub stars and 28 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 July 2026.

Automate talking-head editing: cut pauses, add subtitles.

💎 Hidden gem★ 116 stars⑂ 28 forksMITupdated 2026-07
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// project facts

Project facts

GitHub stars
116
Forks
28
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
1 July 2026
Category
Video
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide what you want the project to do before installing anything.

  2. Clone the repo

    Grab the source and skim the README for setup requirements.

  3. Install and configure

    Install dependencies and add any API keys or settings it needs.

  4. Run your first task

    Launch it and follow the example workflow from the docs.

// features

Why people love it

MCP-ready

Exposes its capabilities to AI agents over the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-language dubbing

Translates and re-voices videos automatically.

Batch processing

Handles many videos without manual babysitting.

High-quality output

Keeps resolution and color faithful to the source.

Local processing

Your footage stays on your machine.

Plugin architecture

Extends editors and agent workflows.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/mrbuslov/capcut-ai-editor.git
    cd capcut-ai-editor
  2. Step 2 — Install dependencies

    Create a virtual environment and install the requirements.

    python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Start the app or CLI and follow the README examples.

    python main.py --help
// use cases

What you can build

  • Dub a video into another language overnight.
  • Cut pauses and dead air from talking-head footage.
  • Summarize long YouTube videos into study notes.
  • Remix existing clips into new captioned versions.
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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains capcut-ai-editor?

It is an open-source project at mrbuslov/capcut-ai-editor with 28 forks. Check the repo’s contributors and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.

Is capcut-ai-editor free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it commercially with attribution.

What video formats are supported?

Most tools accept MP4 and common formats; check the README for the exact list.

Does it run locally or in the cloud?

Many run locally with GPU acceleration; some features may call external APIs.

How long does processing take?

It depends on video length and your hardware — GPU acceleration helps a lot.

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