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WeftCut

WeftCut lets video editors use MCP-compatible agents to make visible, reversible timeline edits in a desktop editor. Editors can review those changes, use optional local media analysis, and export in professional formats.

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Who it's for

  • Video editors who want Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP client to handle timeline edits while they retain control of the edit.
  • Editors creating titles, lower thirds, or other reusable motion designs who want an agent to build and refine Motifs on the timeline.
  • Editors who need a desktop timeline with keyframes, effects, captions, audio mixing, and export to formats such as ProRes or AV1.

Not the right fit if…

  • People who need a ready-made Intel Mac or ARM Linux build: the page says those targets must be built from source.
  • Editors who need an AI model bundled in the app: WeftCut ships no models, and agent-based editing uses an external MCP client.

How it fits your workflow

Download and open the desktop editor, then connect an MCP client by copying a snippet from Settings → Agent. Give the agent an instruction such as removing interview silences or splitting footage at shot changes.

The agent makes edits on the timeline under a checkpoint. Review the change feed and timeline, undo edits if needed, refine the result, and export the full timeline or selected ranges.

For motion graphics, describe a design for the agent to turn into a Motif, preview it on the timeline, polish it in context, and reuse it. Optional shot, silence, transcription, and scene analysis runs locally.

Pricing

Free: The app is free to use under the MIT license. The page says FFmpeg is bundled under its own LGPL/GPL terms.

WeftCut

Free; open source under the MIT license.

  • · Desktop video editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • · MCP agent editing
  • · The page states FFmpeg is bundled under its own LGPL/GPL terms

Prices checked on Oct 2, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.

Key features

MCP agent editing
Connect Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP client through Settings → Agent. The agent can use the editor's editing capabilities, with a bundled Skill describing what WeftCut can do.
Visible, reversible edits
Agent edits appear live on the timeline under a checkpoint. Editors can review the change feed and undo changes.
Timeline editing tools
The editor supports trimming, splitting, transitions, keyframes, effects, captions, markers, playback, scrubbing, grouping, and blade editing.
Motifs for reusable motion design
Describe a title, lower third, callout, or other design for the agent to turn into a Motif, preview it on the timeline, refine it, and reuse it.
Optional local media analysis
Local analysis can provide shot detection, silence detection, transcription, and scene descriptions for an agent to use while editing.
Captions and titles
Import SRT, VTT, or ASS subtitle files and restyle captions across a video. The editor also supports titles.

Works with

  • MCP clients
  • FFmpeg

Limitations to know

  • WeftCut does not bundle AI models; agent-based editing requires connecting an MCP client.
  • Ready-made builds are listed for Windows 64-bit, Apple Silicon macOS 13 or newer, and x86_64 Linux. Intel Macs and ARM Linux require building from source.

Alternatives to consider

  • OpenChatCut

    Choose it if you want a conversational desktop-first editor that uses agents to edit timelines, rather than WeftCut's MCP-centered editor and reusable Motifs.

  • Arsaze

    Choose it if you want integrated AI generation for video, image, and audio alongside agent-controlled editing in a multi-track editor.

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Getting started

Ready-made builds cover Windows 64-bit, Apple Silicon macOS 13 or newer, and x86_64 Linux. Other targets, including Intel Macs and ARM Linux, require building from source.

  1. Download the build for your platform, or build from source for another target.
  2. Open Settings → Agent and copy the connection snippet.
  3. Paste the snippet into Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP client.
  4. Request an edit and review the visible timeline changes.

Frequently asked questions

Is WeftCut free?

Yes. It is free and open source under the MIT license. FFmpeg is bundled under its own LGPL/GPL terms.

Which agents can I connect?

The page says any MCP client can connect, and names Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, and custom clients. Copy a snippet from Settings → Agent and paste it into the client.

Does WeftCut work without an agent?

Yes. It works as a complete editor with a timeline, keyframes, effects, captions, Motifs, audio mixing, and export.

Where does the AI run?

The AI runs in the connected agent; WeftCut does not ship AI models. Optional analysis such as transcription and scene description runs locally on the machine.

What platforms does it run on?

The desktop app supports macOS, Windows, and Linux. Ready-made builds cover Windows x64, Apple Silicon Macs, and x86_64 Linux; other targets can be built from source.