OpenShorts is an open-source AI tool utilizing Gemini and local models to automate the creation and publishing of vertical short-form videos.

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OpenShorts is an open-source AI tool utilizing Gemini and local models to automate the creation and publishing of vertical short-form videos.

OpenShorts provides a self-hosted alternative to SaaS tools like Opus Clip and Descript, automating the entire video clipping pipeline. It transcribes audio with faster-whisper, identifies viral moments using Gemini, reframes footage to 9:16 with face tracking, and adds animated subtitles. The platform also includes a built-in MCP server, allowing AI agents to programmatically control the video generation and publishing workflow.

// ANALYSIS

Providing a free, inspectable alternative for AI video clipping empowers creators to avoid subscription fees and retain data privacy while still leveraging powerful models.

–Utilizes Gemini to score and select high-potential, engaging segments.
–Employs local AI models for transcription and face-tracking, reducing API costs.
–Integrates an MCP server and API, enabling seamless automation via agents like Claude and n8n.
–Available as a free self-hosted Docker container or a managed cloud service.

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DISCOVERED

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2026-09-21

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2026-09-21

RELEVANCE

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OpenShorts is an open-source AI tool utilizing Gemini and local models to automate the creation and publishing of vertical short-form videos.