ronak-create/FableCut

Overview

FableCut is a zero-dependency browser video editor that AI agents can drive. It exposes a JSON timeline plus MCP and REST interfaces for programmatic control, and includes a live-reloading UI for real-time preview.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI-driven video editing tools who need a lightweight, scriptable editor

Use cases

• Automate video edits via REST or MCP from an AI agent
• Build custom web-based editing UIs with a JSON timeline
• Prototype editor workflows with instant live reload

How to use

Install

node server.js

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor

Notes

FableCut is a zero-dependency browser video editor that AI agents can drive. It exposes a JSON timeline plus MCP and REST interfaces for programmatic control, and includes a live-reloading UI for real-time preview.

650 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-01. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automate video edits via REST or MCP from an AI agent
• Build custom web-based editing UIs with a JSON timeline
• Prototype editor workflows with instant live reload

Pros

• No runtime dependencies, keeps integration simple
• MCP and REST give flexible programmatic access
• Live-reloading UI speeds up iteration

Cons

• Browser-based tooling may lack desktop editor features
• Small community with limited third-party ecosystem
• JSON timeline requires lower-level edit control

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