Installation

Install and run the daemon, media worker, editor and Codex plugin.

Requirements

macOS, Windows or Linux
Git, Node.js 22+, Rust and FFmpeg
Docker is optional
Codex CLI is optional but recommended for Agent workflows

One-command local setup

git clone https://github.com/NeuraSea/open-chat-cut.git
cd open-chat-cut
./scripts/install.sh

On Windows PowerShell:

git clone https://github.com/NeuraSea/open-chat-cut.git
cd open-chat-cut
.\scripts\install.ps1

Start and stop

npm start
npm stop

The daemon binds to loopback by default. Do not expose port 3210 directly to a public network.

Codex plugin

Run codex login, install the marketplace plugin during setup, then open a new Codex task so the MCP bridge and skills are loaded.

Overview

A local-first AI video editor with an auditable operation engine.

Codex Plugin

Install the local marketplace plugin and edit OpenChatCut projects through revision-safe MCP tools.

On this page

Requirements One-command local setup Start and stop Codex plugin