BashCut

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AI video editing infrastructure · Official vendor documentation reviewed 2026-10-07

BashCut is a native macOS video editor that Claude Code, Codex or another configured AI agent can operate through a CLI and MCP server. Agent edits use the same revision-aware, undoable operations as the timeline UI. Plugins add local Whisper captions, voice tools and optional BYOK AI editing.

Updated 2026-10-07View sources

Official website

Category: AI video editing infrastructure
Free access: Repository/release access available; commercial entitlement unconfirmed; AI accounts separate.
API access: CLI/MCP, project JSON, SubRip/OTIO export, plugin interfaces.

Is BashCut right for you?

A good fit for

Mac editors who want inspectable agent-driven timeline changes alongside a conventional editing interface.

Before you choose

Requires macOS 14+. Active development means some features remain unfinished; check implementation status and actual export behavior. Existing AI subscriptions or API usage are separate. TestFlight’s sandboxed build only runs bundled plugins and cannot expose its bundled CLI to a regular terminal.

Review an agent change on a small selection

Open a copy of footage, select a bounded clip range and send a precise edit request. Compare Show Changes with the timeline, preview the result and undo mistakes. Export a short sample and inspect picture, captions and sound before a full delivery.

Runtime, beta and model handoff

BashCut reuses configured coding-agent accounts or a plugin provider key rather than bundling inference. macOS14+ is required, and the repository documents implementation-status gaps. TestFlight has stricter plugin/CLI limits than downloaded builds; confirm the chosen build supports your automation path.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Timeline	Layered edit, trim, motion/color/audio and project history.	Facts sourced	2026-10-07
Agents	Docked Claude Code/Codex or plugin agent; scopes and Show Changes.	Facts sourced	2026-10-07
Captions	Local Whisper plugin and SRT import/export.	Facts sourced	2026-10-07
Automation	Dry runs, revision checks and undoable edits.	Facts sourced	2026-10-07

Understand the total cost

BashCut pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API: CLI/MCP, project JSON, SubRip/OTIO export, plugin interfaces.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I undo an agent’s edits?

The documented operations land in history and can be reviewed and undone.

Is the TestFlight CLI equivalent to the downloaded build?

No. The README says its bundled CLI cannot run from a regular terminal and only bundled plugins are allowed.

What is BashCut used for?

Does BashCut have a free plan?

Repository/release access available; commercial entitlement unconfirmed; AI accounts separate.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does BashCut cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use BashCut through an API?

CLI/MCP, project JSON, SubRip/OTIO export, plugin interfaces.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product documentation

Vendor website reviewed for current workflow and limitations; no application test performed.

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