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OpenScript

The open-source, local-first alternative to Descript.

OpenScript is an upcoming video editor that enables text-based video editing. It runs entirely in your browser using local AI, ensuring your video files never leave your machine.

Current Status

This repository currently hosts the Waitlist Landing Page and UI Concept Demos.

The core video processing engine (FFmpeg.wasm + Whisper) is under active development.

The Vision

We are solving the "CapCut Conundrum" and the "Descript Privacy Nightmare" simultaneously.

Edit by Text: Delete a sentence in the transcript, and the video cut happens automatically.

100% Local: Powered by WebAssembly and WebGPU. No cloud uploads, no monthly fees, no privacy risks.

Open Source: A tool for creators, built by creators.

Technology Stack (Current)

This repository serves the landing page and UI mockups.

  • Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS + Framer Motion (Animations)
  • UI Components: Shadcn/UI + Lucide React
  • Deployment: Vercel

Getting Started

Want to see the landing page and the UI concepts?

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/preston176/openscript.git
cd openscript

# Install dependencies
bun install
# or
npm install

# Start the development server
bun run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to view the landing page.

Project Structure

openscript/
├── app/
│   ├── layout.tsx       # Root layout
│   └── page.tsx         # Waitlist Landing Page
├── components/
│   ├── landing/         # Landing page specific components
│   │   ├── hero.tsx     # Hero section with Email Capture
│   │   ├── bento.tsx    # Features grid
│   │   └── demo.tsx     # Interactive UI Mockup (The "Fake" Editor)
│   └── ui/              # Reusable UI components
└── public/              # Static assets

Roadmap

We are building in public. Here is the plan:

Phase 1: Validation

  • Launch High-Conversion Waitlist Page
  • Community gathering (Discord/GitHub)

Phase 2: The Shell

  • Build the functional UI Editor (Timeline, Text Editor, Media Bin) with mock data

Phase 3: The Engine

  • Integrate transformers.js for in-browser Whisper transcription
  • Integrate ffmpeg.wasm for basic video trimming

Phase 4: Alpha Release

  • First usable build for waitlist members

Contributing

While the core engine is being scaffolded, we welcome contributions to the Landing Page and UI Design:

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Submit a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.