JimLiu/baocut

What is it?

Key features

• 01Transcribes footage with word-level timing using local Whisper, Qwen3-ASR or online APIs.
• 02Generates subtitles in the original, translated or bilingual form, with per-project styles.
• 03Dubs video by separating vocals, translating and synthesizing per-sentence voice.
• 04Removes filler words, pauses and retakes from talking-head recordings on the timeline.
• 05Creates motion graphics as HTML compositions and places them on the timeline.
• 06Exports MP4, SRT, WebVTT, transcripts, audio stems and a portable project bundle.

Use cases

• Adding translated or bilingual subtitles to an existing video.
• Dubbing a tutorial or explainer into another language.
• Cleaning up a talking-head recording by removing filler words and retakes.
• Letting a coding agent like Claude Code or Codex edit video through the CLI or MCP.

Quick start

1. 1

   Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/jimliu/baocut.git
2. 2

   Enter the project folder

   cd baocut
3. 3

   Install dependencies

   npm ci
4. 4

   Start the desktop app in development mode

   npm run dev

Things to know

• !Packaged builds target macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon and Windows x64 only; Intel Mac and Linux installers are not provided.
• !Agent features need a signed-in agent engine such as Codex CLI or Claude Code, and ffmpeg and ffprobe are not bundled.
• !Full source development requires Rust, CMake and platform build tools, and the first build can take considerable time and disk space.
• !The license is listed as NOASSERTION, and some bundled speech models are research or non-commercial licensed.

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FAQ

What is baocut?

AI video agent for macOS and Windows that edits videos on an editable timeline: transcribe, subtitle, translate, dub, cut and animate. BaoCut is a desktop AI video agent built around an editable timeline rather than a one-shot MP4 render. You describe what you want, and the agent transcribes footage, writes and translates subtitles, dubs audio into another language, cuts talking-head recordings, and generates motion graphics. Each result stays in the timeline, so a single subtitle line or voice-over sentence can be changed without re-rendering the whole video.

Is baocut free to use? What license does it have?

baocut is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is baocut still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to baocut was on Oct 19, 2026.

What can I use baocut for?

Adding translated or bilingual subtitles to an existing video. Dubbing a tutorial or explainer into another language. Cleaning up a talking-head recording by removing filler words and retakes. Letting a coding agent like Claude Code or Codex edit video through the CLI or MCP.

How do I install baocut?

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/jimliu/baocut.git Enter the project folder: cd baocut Install dependencies: npm ci Start the desktop app in development mode: npm run dev

Where can I get baocut?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/JimLiu/baocut