https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut
The open-source CapCut alternative
https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut
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The open-source CapCut alternative
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut
- Owner: OpenCut-app
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-06-22T08:02:17.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-22T22:03:29.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-22T23:18:19.841Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: editor, oss, videoeditor
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://opencut.app
- Size: 504 KB
- Stars: 448
- Watchers: 11
- Forks: 20
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
OpenCut (prev AppCut)
A free, open-source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile.
## Why?
- **Privacy**: Your videos stay on your device
- **Free features**: Every basic feature of CapCut is paywalled now
- **Simple**: People want editors that are easy to use - CapCut proved that
## Features
- Timeline-based editing
- Multi-track support
- Real-time preview
- No watermarks or subscriptions
- Analytics provided by [Databuddy](https://www.databuddy.cc?utm_source=opencut), 100% Anonymized & Non-invasive.
## Project Structure
- `apps/web/` – Main Next.js web application
- `src/components/` – UI and editor components
- `src/hooks/` – Custom React hooks
- `src/lib/` – Utility and API logic
- `src/stores/` – State management (Zustand, etc.)
- `src/types/` – TypeScript types
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
- [Bun](https://bun.sh/docs/installation)
- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) and [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/)
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) (for `npm` alternative)
### Setup
1. **Clone the repository**
```bash
git clone
cd OpenCut
```
2. **Start backend services**
From the project root, start the PostgreSQL and Redis services:
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
3. **Set up environment variables**
Navigate into the web app's directory and create a `.env` file from the example:
```bash
cd apps/web
# Unix/Linux/Mac
cp .env.example .env.local
# Windows Command Prompt
copy .env.example .env.local
# Windows PowerShell
Copy-Item .env.example .env.local
```
*The default values in the `.env` file should work for local development.*
4. **Install dependencies**
Install the project dependencies using `bun` (recommended) or `npm`.
```bash
# With bun
bun install
# Or with npm
npm install
```
5. **Run database migrations**
Apply the database schema to your local database:
```bash
# With bun
bun run db:push:local
# Or with npm
npm run db:push:local
```
6. **Start the development server**
```bash
# With bun
bun run dev
# Or with npm
npm run dev
```
The application will be available at [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000).
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## Contributing
Visit [CONTRIBUTING.md](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
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We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed setup instructions and development guidelines.
Quick start for contributors:
- Fork the repo and clone locally
- Follow the setup instructions in CONTRIBUTING.md
- Create a feature branch and submit a PR
## License
[MIT LICENSE](LICENSE)