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chatcut-plugin-basics-claude

Establish editable video-editing workflows between Claude Code and ChatCut projects.

751|69|Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#timeline#claude code#mcp#captions#video editing#project verification#chatcut
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin --skill chatcut-plugin-basics-claude
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: chatcut-plugin-basics-claude
Source: https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin/tree/main/claude/skills/chatcut-plugin-basics-claude
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChatCut-Inc/agent-plugin --skill chatcut-plugin-basics-claude

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides the essential operating context for using Claude Code with ChatCut, helping agents identify the right project, make editable timeline changes, respect connector boundaries, and verify visible video results without relying on stale project state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ChatCut Project Workflows: Establish, target, open, and safely work within the intended ChatCut project and timeline.
  • Editable Video Editing: Guide media import, timeline edits, captions, transcription, motion graphics, asset generation, project inspection, and export through the ChatCut MCP server.
  • Validation and Safety: Refresh project data before modifications, resolve Claude Code tool namespaces, handle authentication and browser handoff, avoid direct database changes, and verify composed timeline results.
  • Use Case: When a user asks Claude Code to import footage, trim clips, add captions, or export a ChatCut project, use this Skill first to establish the project context and execute the task through the correct plugin tools.

Quick Start

Use the chatcut-plugin-basics-claude skill before the first ChatCut MCP tool call and then follow its guidance to edit and verify the user's project.

Frequently Asked Questions about chatcut-plugin-basics-claude

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I edit video timelines in ChatCut using Claude Code?▼

To edit video timelines in ChatCut using Claude Code, activate the chatcut-plugin-basics-claude skill before your first MCP tool call to establish the correct project context, resolve tool namespaces, and ensure timeline modifications are applied safely.

Can I add captions and transcribe audio in ChatCut through Claude Code?▼

Yes, you can add captions and transcribe audio through Claude Code by using this skill to guide the ChatCut MCP server, ensuring media import, transcription, and caption edits are executed and verified within the active project.

Does Claude Code support direct ChatCut project database editing for video changes?▼

No, Claude Code does not support direct ChatCut project database editing. This skill enforces validation and safety by routing timeline changes, motion graphics, and asset generation through the ChatCut MCP server to avoid stale project state.

How do I verify visible timeline results after importing footage in ChatCut?▼

To verify visible timeline results after importing footage in ChatCut, use this skill to refresh project data before modifications and validate the composed timeline results through browser-pane integration when available.

What is needed to start a ChatCut video editing workflow with Claude Code?▼

Starting a ChatCut video editing workflow with Claude Code requires MCP authentication, host-specific tool resolution, and current project discovery to establish safe, editable video-editing workflows before making timeline edits or exports.

Why are my ChatCut timeline edits not showing up in Claude Code?▼

ChatCut timeline edits may not show up if project data is stale. This skill refreshes project data before modifications, validates visible video results, and handles browser handoff to ensure your timeline edits are correctly composed.

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