Cutmark

Cutmark is a local-first video production workspace for macOS that lets users record video and collaborate with local AI agents.

Cutmark is a local-first video production workspace for macOS designed for creators collaborating with AI agents. It stores recordings, scripts, edits, and assets directly on the user's Mac in standard file structures without requiring a hosted database. Users can integrate existing CLI AI runners such as Claude Code, Codex, pi, or opencode through an in-app chat or access the local workspace via a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Video editing operations rely on ffmpeg and Whisper-based tools for handling takes, storyboards, and publishing assets.

Cutmark at a glance

Best for: Social media creator, Writer
Runs on: macOS, CLI, open source
Pricing: Freemium
Released: October 2026
Category: AI video tool
Website: github.com/triherm/cutmark

Key features

Local-first file management stored directly on macOS
Talking-head and screen recording with pointer event capture
In-app chat integration with Claude Code, Codex, pi, and opencode
Local MCP server support via stdio and Streamable HTTP
Video editing with ffmpeg and Whisper-based tools
Storyboard, script, thumbnail, and post draft organization
Zero analytics telemetry and loopback-only local network bindings

Use it for

Recording talking-head videos and screencasts locally on a Mac
Drafting scripts and storyboards collaboratively with AI coding agents
Editing video takes using Whisper and ffmpeg toolchains
Exposing local video project files and metadata to MCP clients like ChatGPT
Preparing thumbnails, review notes, and publishing drafts

Companions

Tools that articles about Cutmark recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
Codex — Built to work with Codex.
Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.

Alternatives to Cutmark

CutBay — Generates videos from ideas, URLs, documents, and media via chat.
Tellcut — Generates and edits short videos directly through chat using Claude Opus.
AI Video Marker — Provides structured workflows, templates, and local tools for AI video creation.
CapCut CLI — Automates video projects locally while keeping every track fully editable.
WeftCut — Lets MCP AI agents make live, reversible edits directly on your timeline.
Opus Clip — Turns one long video into many ready-to-post shorts
FableCut — Edit video via JSON and MCP or REST while an open browser UI hot-reloads live.
SCM — Runs 100% locally on Apple Silicon Mac with no cloud uploads.
Palmier Pro — Automates video editing via AI agents and generates media on the timeline.
EasyCut — Runs entirely in your browser with no upload, no account and no watermark.
CapCut — Free editor with templates and AI captions for short-form video
OpenVids — AI agents execute edits and build chapters from your text descriptions.

All Cutmark alternatives