▲ 270 today1.6k starsPythonNew · 7d old
AI Agent Generates Full-Length Videos from a One-Sentence Prompt
What is cinecode?
Cinecode turns a single sentence description into a complete MP4 by having an AI coding assistant write the script, render every frame in code, and synthesize the audio. It runs locally via Claude Code or Cursor and only uses free API keys for voice.
Who it is for
Filmmakers, YouTubers and hobbyists can prototype short films or documentaries without any studio gear or pricey software.
Try it in 60 seconds
No one-line install. The README has the setup steps.
MIT licenseUpdated 6 days agoPython7 open issues
New projects are not vetted. Skim the code, and run it in a fresh folder or a container before giving it your files or keys.
The story so far
Early Signal first spotted sarpstar/cinecode on November 8, 2026, when it had 980 GitHub stars. It has since grown to 1.6k, 1.7 times as many. On its busiest day it gained 270 stars. The project is 7 days old and written mainly in Python. It is published under the MIT license and has 341 forks. Early Signal files it under Video, Coding, Agents.
Questions about cinecode
- Is cinecode free and open source?
- Yes. sarpstar/cinecode is open source under the MIT license, and the code is on GitHub at https://github.com/sarpstar/cinecode.