OpenCut is a free, open-source video editor currently being rewritten from the ground up using a Rust core to support web, desktop, and mobile platforms from a single codebase. The new architecture emphasizes an API-first approach, enabling first-class third-party plugins, an MCP server for AI agents, and headless mode for automation. Until the rewrite is complete, users can access the legacy version via the classic repository.
- Rust core enables cross-platform consistency for desktop, mobile, and web.
- Plugin-first architecture and Editor API allow deep third-party extensibility.
- MCP server support integrates AI agents directly into the editing workflow.
- Headless mode and scripting tab enable batch rendering and automation.
- Legacy version remains available at opencut-app/opencut-classic for immediate use.