Auto-Editor
Command-line tool that cuts silence and dead motion from video and exports timelines to other editors.
Auto-Editor makes a first-pass cut and exports to Premiere, Resolve and more.
Auto-Editor is a command-line tool that edits video and audio automatically, mainly by detecting quiet sections. It suits podcasters and YouTubers who want a fast first cut before finishing in a normal editor.
What it is
It analyses audio loudness to cut silence, and can also cut by motion or by combining methods. It can export a cut list for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Shotcut and Kdenlive, or write individual clips.
Who it's for
It suits people who edit lots of talking-head or lecture footage and can use a terminal. It does not transcribe or edit by text, and the core tool has no timeline interface.
Key features
Silence cutting
Cuts quiet sections by an audio loudness threshold.
Motion-based cuts
Cut by motion level, or combine audio and motion rules.
Timeline exports
Writes cut lists for Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Shotcut, Kdenlive.
Margins
Keep padding before and after speech with --margin.
Clip sequence export
Save each kept section as its own clip.
Online and desktop apps
An online app and desktop download sit beside the CLI.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Public domain code under the Unlicense, with no licence conditions on the repository.
- Exports to five editors, so it slots into an existing workflow.
- Rule syntax combines audio and motion thresholds in one command.
- Very active; the repository received a commit and a release on the day it was read.
Where it falls short
- It is a command-line tool; you must be comfortable with terminal flags.
- It does not transcribe speech or edit by text, so filler words are not cut by meaning.
- The README says the online and desktop apps carry a separate proprietary licence for their own assets.
- Release binaries may carry other open-source licences, so check them if you redistribute.
Pricing & license
The code is free and in the public domain. The README links an online app and desktop app but shows no price for them.
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FAQ
What does Auto-Editor cut?
By default it cuts silence using audio loudness. It can also cut by motion, or combine both with rules in one command.
Which editors can open its output?
The README lists export options for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Shotcut and Kdenlive, plus individual clips.
Is there a graphical version?
The README links an online app and a desktop download. They use repository assets under the Unlicense, and their own assets are under a separate proprietary licence.
