Open source video-editing projects
Every project in the registry tagged video-editing, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Premiere Pro built in pure Rust.
The truly free, and open-source cross-platform CapCut replacement (supports MCPs).
Free, cross-platform video editor that's easy to learn
FireRed-OpenStoryline is an AI video editing agent that transforms manual editing into intention-driven directing through natural language interaction, LLM-powe
FreeCut is a professional-grade video editor that runs entirely in your browser. Professional video editing, zero installation. Create stunning videos with mult
Zero-dependency browser video editor that AI agents can drive — JSON timeline, MCP + REST, live-reloading UI
Video editor that runs in the browser: timeline, text, image, video and audio layers, animations, filters, export with sound. Fabric.js + React + Next.js.
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source video-editing projects are there?
This registry tracks 7 projects tagged video-editing, with 45,096 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is filmcraft at 17,303 stars.
Are these video-editing projects free to use?
Yes — 6 of the 7 carry an explicit open-source licence across 3 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which video-editing project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these video-editing projects still maintained?
6 of the 7 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.