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FilmCraft

filmcraft.run · listed 20 Oct 2026

Free open-source video editor (Premiere-like) with browser and desktop builds.

VideoDesignOpen sourceWeb · macOS · WindowsPublic APIOpen source
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Overview

What is FilmCraft?

FilmCraft is a free, open-source nonlinear video editor from the ArtCraft team—a clean-room, Rust-built take on a Premiere-style workflow. It runs natively on macOS, Windows and Linux, and also in the browser via filmcraft.run with no upload required for local/cache workflows. Agents can drive it through MCP/CLI commands for cut, grade and export style operations. Strong for editors who want an OSS Premiere-like tool or agent-driven editing; still maturing versus decades-old commercial NLEs.

Good for
  • Editors who want a free Premiere-like timeline
  • Developers wiring Claude/Cursor to video edit via MCP
  • People who prefer local/browser editing without cloud upload
Watch out for
  • Feature parity with Premiere is a moving target—check the current release
  • Browser and desktop capabilities differ for heavy render jobs
  • AI panel credits may need an ArtCraft account
Features

What it does

  1. 01Premiere-like NLETimeline editing, color and sound in an OSS reimplementation.
  2. 02Browser + desktopUse filmcraft.run in-browser or download native builds.
  3. 03Agent MCP controlHundreds of typed commands exposed over MCP/CLI for agents.
  4. 04No-upload browser pathOnline editor emphasizes local/cache operation.
Pricing

FilmCraft pricing

From the product site · 20 Oct 2026
Free / open source$0/ mo
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What our crawler noticed on filmcraft.run since listing.

  1. 20 Oct 2026+Listed
FAQ

Questions about FilmCraft

Is FilmCraft free?

Yes. Desktop builds and the open-source project are free. The browser editor on filmcraft.run is free to open; optional AI credits may require an ArtCraft account.

Official sites?

https://filmcraft.run/ and https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft plus GitHub storytold/filmcraft.

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