OpenChatCut

What it does

OpenChatCut is a local-first, professional video editor that exposes its entire timeline and editing suite via MCP. It allows AI agents (like Claude Code or Codex) to read project state, perform precise cuts, manage multitrack audio/video, and apply visual effects directly to a real, editable timeline.

Tools

• begin_edit_session: Starts an isolated draft session for project modifications.
• review_edit_session: Submits a draft for review and application to the main timeline.
• project_read: Inspects the current state of the video project.
• timeline_edit: Performs cuts, trims, and clip movements on the timeline.
• media_manage: Handles importing and organizing video/audio assets.
• effect_apply: Adds WebGL transitions, LUTs, and zooms to clips.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openchatcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@0xsline/openchatcut"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Codex
• Claude Code
• Claude Desktop