Here are 10 AI video editor GitHub repos worth bookmarking:
1. Shotcut
github.com/mltframework/shot…
Most actively maintained open source video editor in 2026. 14K stars. Cross-platform with AI-assisted features. Just shipped a new release April 30, 2026.
2. Kdenlive
github.com/KDE/kdenlive
The closest open source alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. Multi-track editing, proxy editing, VST audio, and customizable workspace. Best for professional workflows.
3. OpenShot
github.com/OpenShot/openshot…
The easiest entry point for beginners. Drag and drop, 400 transitions, 3D titles, and AI-assisted trimming. 5,700 stars.
4. Blender
github.com/blender/blender
Not just 3D. Blender's video sequence editor and compositing pipeline is used in professional film production. 18,300 stars. Unmatched for VFX.
5. Recordly
github.com/webadderallorg/Re…
Screen recorder with auto-zoom, cursor polish, webcam overlays, and styled frames built in. Built for demo videos and walkthroughs.
6. Wan2.1
github.com/Wan-Video/Wan2.1
Alibaba's open source text-to-video model. Cinema-grade 1080p generation. Apache 2.0. The gold standard for open source video generation in 2026.
7. HunyuanVideo
github.com/Tencent/HunyuanVi…
Tencent's 13B parameter open source video model. 11.9K stars. Handles 720p and 1080p with high temporal coherence.
8. CogVideoX
github.com/THUDM/CogVideo
Apache 2.0 licensed. Loads natively via Hugging Face Diffusers. Strong prompt following and smooth frame transitions. Needs 16GB VRAM minimum. 12.5K stars.
9. Open-Sora
github.com/hpcaitech/Open-So…
Most starred open source video generation project at 24K stars. Full training pipeline for $200K. Production-level output quality.
10. Mochi 1
github.com/genmoai/mochi
Focused entirely on motion quality. The most natural-looking physics of any open source video model. Water, fabric, and human gestures without AI jitter. Apache 2.0.