chatcut-plugin-basics

Operate ChatCut video projects through Codex to create and modify editable timelines.

751|69|Updated Jun 25, 2026

Search Tags:#timeline #captions #motion graphics #video editing #video export #media import #chatcut

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npx skills add https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin --skill chatcut-plugin-basics

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Skill: chatcut-plugin-basics
Source: https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin/tree/main/codex/skills/chatcut-plugin-basics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin --skill chatcut-plugin-basics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides the operating context needed to edit and create videos in ChatCut through Codex, helping users move from source media and creative intent to visible, editable timeline results without flattening their projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Project Editing: Import media, organize assets, modify timelines, trim clips, add captions, create overlays, generate content, and export finished videos.
Safe Workflow Guidance: Establish the correct project, use ChatCut MCP tools, preserve editable timeline structure, verify changes visually, and avoid stale project or item state.
Use Case: Give the assistant a request such as creating a short highlight reel from imported footage, and it can target the project, assemble editable timeline items, check the result in the editor, and leave export decisions to the user.

Quick Start

Ask Codex to edit, create, caption, transcribe, or export a video project in ChatCut and describe the intended outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions about chatcut-plugin-basics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I edit video timelines without flattening the project?▼

Editing video timelines without flattening requires an authenticated ChatCut MCP connection to create and modify editable timeline items directly, preserving the project structure for future adjustments rather than exporting a flattened video output.

Can I import media and add captions to a video project through an assistant?▼

Yes, you can import media and add captions by asking Codex to target your accessible ChatCut project, which uses task-specific skills to organize assets, assemble timeline items, and generate transcriptions or overlays within the editable timeline.

Do I need an active ChatCut MCP connection to modify motion graphics?▼

Yes, an authenticated ChatCut MCP connection is required to modify motion graphics, as it provides the operating context needed to apply task-specific tool schemas and verify visual changes within the current project and timeline state.

What is the best way to create a highlight reel from imported footage?▼

The best way to create a highlight reel is to ask Codex to target your accessible project, assemble editable timeline items from imported footage, and visually verify the result in the editor, leaving the final video export decision to you.

Why does my video editing assistant need current project and timeline state?▼

Your video editing assistant needs current project and timeline state to avoid stale item states, ensuring that ChatCut MCP tools accurately target and modify the correct editable timeline elements during media import and editing workflows.

What are the limitations of editing video projects through Codex?▼

A limitation of editing video projects through Codex is that it requires an accessible target project and relevant task-specific ChatCut skills, and it leaves export decisions to the user rather than automatically generating flattened video outputs.