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OpenChatCut MCP Setup for Claude Code, Codex and Other Apps

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Risk
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Lets Claude Code, Codex and other agents edit video projects in the OpenChatCut editor on your computer.

OpenChatCut is an open-source, local-first video editor, and its built-in MCP endpoint lets an outside agent work on the same timeline. You run the editor yourself, then point your agent at a local address. By default edits go into a draft that you review and approve inside the editor. The tool list on this page is partial, because most editing tools are registered by the open editor.

Good for

  • Video editors who want Claude Code or Codex to cut, caption and arrange clips
  • Developers automating edits on a real project
  • People who want an AI editor that keeps projects on their own machine

Works in

2 supported · 9 should work

Tap an app to see how to set it up and any known problems.

Install OpenChatCut MCP

Claude Code

  1. 1

    Copy this prompt.

    Add the OpenChatCut MCP server to Claude Code. Run this command:

claude mcp add --transport http openchatcut http://localhost:5199/api/external-mcp/mcp

Then check that it loaded and tell me if I need to sign in or restart.
  2. 2

    Paste it into Claude Code. It shows the change and asks before running it.

Requires OpenChatCut editor running locally.

Start OpenChatCut (see its quick start) and open your project before connecting. The address is local to your machine. If you set OPENCHATCUT_MCP_TOKEN, add an Authorization header with the Bearer token to the client config.

Built from the package data we hold. Not yet tested by us.

Tools

  • Starts a safe edit session on a project

    Opens a draft copy of the project that the agent edits. Nothing changes in the real timeline until the edit is reviewed and approved.

    Try: “Start an OpenChatCut edit session for my trailer project.”

    Write · begin_edit_session

  • Checks where an edit session stands

    Returns the state of a session, including whether the draft was approved, rejected or went stale.

    Try: “Check if my edit session was approved.”

    Read · get_edit_session

  • Submits the draft for approval

    Sends the finished draft for review. In manual mode you approve it in the editor, and in auto mode it applies right away.

    Try: “Submit the draft for review.”

    Write · review_edit_session

  • Lists your video projects

    Returns your OpenChatCut projects, newest first.

    Try: “List my OpenChatCut projects.”

    Read · list_projects

  • Creates an empty project

    Makes a new project with one timeline and one video track.

    Try: “Create a project called Launch Teaser.”

    Write · create_project

  • Binds the connection to one project

    Ties this MCP session to a project in the open editor, or to a saved project when the editor is closed. The binding is permanent for the session.

    Try: “Work on the Launch Teaser project.”

    Write · target_project

  • Gives the link to open a project

    Returns the editor address for the current or a named project.

    Try: “Give me the link to open this project.”

    Read · get_editor_url

  • Shows what is connected

    Reports connected editors, this session's project binding and capability status.

    Try: “Is OpenChatCut connected?”

    Read · openchatcut_status

Read from the source code

Permissions

high risk · 3 things to watch

High risk

The assistant can create projects and change timelines, and in auto approval mode it applies edits without asking you. Keep the default manual approval, and leave the local address unexposed unless you set a token.

What it can do

  • Read your data
  • Create and change things
  • Delete things
  • Read-only mode

Watch out for

  • Auto mode applies edits without your review

    With approvalMode set to auto, the draft is applied the moment it is submitted. Use manual mode so you approve each change in the editor. github.com

  • Outside edit sessions, tools act immediately

    The README says generation, export, project deletion and other side-effect tools are kept out of edit sessions because they cannot be rolled back. Outside a session they can run directly. github.com

  • Protect the endpoint if you expose it

    The bridge is built for one user on one machine. If you expose it, set a bearer token and restrict network access. github.com

Security advisories

No published security advisories as of Nov 1, 2026.

Technical details
Turning on read-onlyNo read-only mode is documented. In edit sessions the agent works on a draft and manual approval protects the timeline.
Talks toYour local OpenChatCut editor. AI model or generation services you configure in the editor
Sign-in and keysNo account for the local endpoint. If you expose it, set OPENCHATCUT_MCP_TOKEN and clients send it as a Bearer token.

Questions

Is the OpenChatCut MCP server official?

Yes. It ships inside the OpenChatCut app repo, and the project says it is independent of the commercial ChatCut product.

Do I need to run OpenChatCut first?

Yes. Start the editor and open the project before using timeline tools. Listing, creating and navigating projects work without the editor open.

What is the OpenChatCut MCP server address?

http://localhost:5199/api/external-mcp/mcp, a Streamable HTTP endpoint on your own machine.

Is it free?

Yes. OpenChatCut is open source under AGPL-3.0 or later. Any cloud AI or generation service you connect has its own costs.

Can I use my Claude subscription?

Yes, through Claude Code over the local MCP connection. The README says OpenChatCut does not collect Claude sign-in details, and the built-in agent needs an API key.

How many tools does it have?

The list here is partial. The editor registers many editing tools when a project is open, so the count depends on the open editor.

Which clients are documented?

The README gives setup for Codex, Claude Code, Qoder and Qwen Work.

Can I use it with Claude Desktop or ChatGPT?

No. The endpoint is http://localhost:5199 on your computer. Claude Desktop custom connectors and ChatGPT connectors are reached from the vendor's servers, which cannot open a localhost address. Use Claude Code or Codex on the same machine.

Information

updated Nov 2, 2026

Publisher
Official
Transport
Streamable HTTP
Auth
None
License
AGPL-3.0
Last commit
Oct 21, 2026
Open issues
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