In simple English
This program lets you edit video, grade colors, and mix sound on your computer. It is built as a complete alternative to traditional professional video editing suites. You can run it on Windows, macOS, Linux, or even inside a web browser. It includes its own built-in video codecs, meaning it does not rely on external helper tools. The project is free to use and open source.
What it is
FilmCraft is a professional non-linear video editor written entirely in the Rust programming language. It comes with its own custom timeline, color grading panels, audio mixers, and support for automated control by AI agents.
What it is good for
Video creators and solo builders who want a professional editing timeline without paying for expensive subscription software or dealing with hidden licensing fees.
- Includes custom decoders and encoders for common video and audio formats without needing external tools.
- Runs natively across Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers via WebAssembly.
- Exposes a complete command system and MCP (Model Context Protocol) server so AI agents can automate edits.
- Complex codebase written in Rust, which requires technical knowledge to modify or compile from source.
- High memory and hardware needs when processing heavy video resolutions or rendering effects.
- Still in alpha stage with some missing features like native project file import from other suites.
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cargo run --release -p filmcraft