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CutScript
CutScript is an open-source video project by DataAnts-AI (DataAnts-AI/CutScript on GitHub). It has 262 GitHub stars and 48 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 6 March 2026.
Edit video by editing text — an AI-powered text-based video editor.
💎 Hidden gem★ 262 stars⑂ 48 forksMITupdated 2026-03
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- DataAnts-AI/CutScript
- GitHub stars
- 262
- Forks
- 48
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 6 March 2026
- Category
- Video
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Import your footage
Load the video to edit.
- Get the transcript
AI transcribes the spoken content.
- Edit the text
Delete, move, or rewrite sentences.
- Export the cut
The video follows your text edits.
// features
Why people love it
Text-based editing
Cut video like a document.
AI transcription
Accurate transcripts to edit from.
Word-level cuts
Precision at the sentence level.
Fast workflow
No timeline scrubbing needed.
Open source
MIT — extend the editor.
Creator focused
Built for talking-head content.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/DataAnts-AI/CutScript.git cd CutScript - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Edit interviews by editing transcripts.
- Cut podcasts and talking-head videos fast.
- Remove filler words with text deletion.
- Rearrange video by rearranging sentences.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Is CutScript free for commercial use?
MIT licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.
How accurate is transcription?
AI transcription is good but not perfect — check the engine used.
Can it handle multi-speaker?
Check the README for diarization support.
What export formats?
See the docs for output options.
Is there a hosted version?
The Gumroad link suggests a packaged option — the code is open.
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Get CutScript
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.