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synctoon
synctoon is an open-source video project by Automate-Animation (Automate-Animation/synctoon on GitHub). It has 50 GitHub stars and 9 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 15 September 2026.
Python-based automated 2D animation utility that produces videos from text scripts
💎 Hidden gem★ 50 stars⑂ 9 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
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so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- Automate-Animation/synctoon
- GitHub stars
- 50
- Forks
- 9
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 15 September 2026
- Category
- Video
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- GitHub
// how it works
How it works
- Get the code
Clone Automate-Animation/synctoon and move into the project folder.
- Install dependencies
Install the Python requirements with pip — a virtual environment keeps things clean.
- Prepare your media
Gather the video or audio files you want to work with.
- Run the pipeline
Start the job and check the output folder.
// features
Why people love it
2D Animation
2D animation.
2D Animation Tools
Focused on 2d animation tools as a core part of the project.
2D Automation Animation
Focused on 2d automation animation as a core part of the project.
Animation
Animation generation built in.
Automation Animation
Focused on automation animation as a core part of the project.
Free 2D Automation Animation
Focused on free 2d automation animation as a core part of the project.
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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/Automate-Animation/synctoon.git cd synctoon - Step 2 — Install dependencies
Set up what the project needs to run.
pip install -r requirements.txt - Step 3 — Run it
Start the app — the README has the exact command and flags.
python main.py # entrypoint varies — check the README
// use cases
What you can build
- Create lip-synced avatars.
- Summarize long videos in seconds.
- Auto-edit talking-head footage.
- Dub videos into other languages.
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// faq
Questions, answered
What license is it under?
GPL-3.0 licensed — share your modifications under the same terms.
How hard is it to install?
Clone the repo and pip-install the requirements — the README covers the exact steps.
Where do I get help?
The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.
Is the project still maintained?
Last pushed 2026-09-15 with 9 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.
Can I contribute?
Yes — it is open source, so issues and pull requests are welcome.
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Get synctoon
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.