The OpenCut project is undergoing a ground-up rewrite to replace the legacy CapCut alternative with a unified codebase using a Rust core for web, desktop, and mobile. The new architecture prioritizes a plugin-first design and exposes an Editor API, enabling third-party extensions and headless automation for batch rendering. Additionally, the update introduces an MCP server for AI agent integration and a built-in scripting tab, while the classic version remains available at opencut.app.
- Rust core enables a single codebase across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Plugin-first architecture and Editor API facilitate robust third-party extensions.
- MCP server support allows AI agents to interact with video editing workflows.
- Headless mode and scripting tab enable automation and batch rendering tasks.
- Legacy version remains accessible at opencut.app until the rewrite is stable.