Video Short

Video Short: Video editing software that turns raw recordings into polished video shorts with captions and B-roll using AI agents.

Video Short is an AI-powered skill that turns a raw recording into a polished video short. It handles transcription, cuts false starts and dead air, and adds B-roll, motion graphics, captions, and music. Users work with AI agents like Claude or ChatGPT to plan scenes, generate optional AI video and music with Gemini Omni Flash and Lyria, and review edits on a dedicated webpage. It supports four layouts including full-screen A-roll, punch shots, split screens, and B-roll. The tool requires Node.js, Python, ffmpeg, and yt-dlp to process and render videos locally.

Video Short at a glance

Best for: Researcher, Writer
Runs on: Web, CLI, macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: github.com/petergyang/video-short

Key features

Transcribes recordings and cuts false starts
Finds and adds B-roll footage online
Generates word-for-word captions
Renders HTML motion graphics
Provides a review page for frame feedback
Supports four video layouts
Integrates with AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT

Use it for

Turning raw talking-head videos into polished shorts
Adding captions and motion graphics to recordings
Generating B-roll and background music with AI
Iterating on video drafts with frame-specific feedback

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