Automated-Video-Generator
Autonomous text-to-video pipeline with local AI voiceover and stock footage.
Turn text scripts into narrated MP4 videos locally using AI voice models and stock media.
Automated Video Generator is an open-source pipeline that translates text scripts into finished MP4 videos with synchronized voiceovers, stock footage, and burned-in captions. It suits content creators and technical professionals looking to automate video production locally without recurring SaaS fees.
What it is
The pipeline parses text scripts or JSON jobs, fetches stock visuals from providers like Openverse or Pexels, generates natural narration using vendored Kokoro or Edge-TTS engines, and synchronizes the output via Remotion. It also exposes 61 tools via an MCP server for autonomous integration with AI agents like Claude or Cursor.
Who it's for
It suits developers, content creators, and DevOps engineers wanting programmatic video production and local agentic workflows. It does not suit non-technical users who require a hosted cloud service without touching a terminal or handling local Python dependencies.
Key features
Autonomous Video Pipeline
Converts text scripts or JSON jobs directly into rendered MP4 videos with zero manual editing.
Local AI Voice Generation
Includes a vendored Voicebox backend running Kokoro or Chatterbox models for offline narration.
Model Context Protocol Server
Exposes 61 tools over stdio so AI agents can autonomously generate and manage video assets.
Automated Hardware Encoding
Utilizes platform-specific hardware acceleration like Windows Media Foundation or GPU flags for fast rendering.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Runs 100% locally on your machine with no API keys or cloud subscriptions required for default execution.
- Bundles a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with 61 tools for direct control via Claude or Cursor.
- Includes a self-contained Windows desktop app and Docker containers for straightforward deployment.
- Provides built-in fallback mechanisms from local Kokoro neural voice to Edge-TTS and alternative free stock sources.
Where it falls short
- The default Kokoro voice backend requires a one-time Python virtual environment setup with PyTorch and adequate VRAM.
- Keyless stock footage runs rely on Openverse and Wikimedia, which yield lower relevance than optional configured Pexels keys.
- Write operations in the MCP server are blocked by default in safe mode and require explicit environment variable overrides.
Pricing & license
The software is free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid hosted SaaS option provided. The only cost is running it on your own local hardware or server infrastructure.
Open remote AI-training roles
876 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 15, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
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FAQ
Do I need a paid API key to generate videos?
No. The pipeline works key-less out of the box using Openverse for stock footage and Edge-TTS or vendored Kokoro for narration.
How do I run it without using the command line?
You can download the Windows desktop installer from the releases page or use the provided Windows batch and PowerShell launchers.
Can AI coding assistants trigger video generation?
Yes. The built-in MCP server exposes 61 tools allowing agents like Claude Desktop or Cursor to create and manage videos.
