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OpenCut launches open-source CapCut rewrite for web, desktop, mobile

Repo · OpenCut-app/OpenCut

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What is OpenCut?

OpenCut is a free video editor that runs in the browser, on desktop and on phones. The project is being rebuilt from scratch with a Rust core, plugin architecture and an AI-ready server.

Who it is for

If you need a CapCut-style editor without the lock-in, you can use the classic build now or follow the rewrite to experiment with plugins and automation.

Try it in 60 seconds

You need: proto tool (install via script)

1. bash <(curl -fsSL https://moonrepo.dev/install/proto.sh)Copy
2. proto useCopy
3. moon run web:devCopy
4. moon run api:devCopy

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The story so far

Early Signal first spotted OpenCut-app/OpenCut on November 9, 2026, when it had 97.9k GitHub stars. It now has 97.9k. On its busiest day it gained 169 stars. It is published under the MIT license and has 9.8k forks. It has been discussed in 3 Hacker News threads, the top one with 447 points. Early Signal files it under MCP & Skills, Agents, Video.

Questions about OpenCut

Is OpenCut free and open source?

Yes. OpenCut-app/OpenCut is open source under the MIT license, and the code is on GitHub at https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut.

How do I install OpenCut?

Use one of these, depending on your setup: bash <(curl -fsSL https://moonrepo.dev/install/proto.sh) · proto use · moon run web:dev · moon run api:dev

What do I need to run OpenCut?

proto tool (install via script)