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connect-chatcut-desktop

Installs and connects ChatCut Desktop to restore missing chatcut_desktop MCP tools.

5.3k|765|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#Troubleshooting#video editing#windows#MacOS#chatcut#desktop installation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill connect-chatcut-desktop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: connect-chatcut-desktop
Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/main/plugins/chatcut/skills/connect-chatcut-desktop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill connect-chatcut-desktop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When the chatcut_desktop MCP tools are missing or unavailable in Codex, video editing workflows stall. This Skill guides the download, installation, repair, and connection of the official ChatCut Desktop app so its MCP server and editing skills become available again.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Official Download Selection: Picks the correct signed installer URL for macOS Apple Silicon, macOS Intel, or Windows x64, rejecting mirrors and third-party sources.
  • Guided Install and Repair: Mounts DMGs or extracts ZIPs on macOS, copies ChatCut.app to Applications, runs the Windows installer, and diagnoses code-signing, Gatekeeper, quarantine, and permission failures without bypassing security checks.
  • Safe User Handoff: When automation is blocked by sandbox or approval limits, it stops and gives the user the exact official URL and manual steps, including starting a new task after connection.
  • Use Case: A user asks Codex to edit a video but no chatcut_desktop tools appear; the Skill detects the OS, downloads the official macOS build, installs ChatCut.app, opens it, and tells the user to sign in and start a new task.

Quick Start

Install and connect ChatCut Desktop so the chatcut_desktop MCP tools become available for my video editing task.

Frequently Asked Questions about connect-chatcut-desktop

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix missing chatcut_desktop MCP tools in Codex?▼

Download and install the official ChatCut Desktop app for your platform, then open it. The app registers the chatcut_desktop MCP server and syncs its editing skills automatically; start a new Codex task afterward so the tools load.

Where do I download ChatCut Desktop officially?▼

Use only the official URLs: api.chatcut.io/desktop/download/macos for Apple Silicon, /macos-x64 for Intel Macs, and /windows for Windows x64. Do not use search results, third-party mirrors, or hosted MCP substitutes.

Does ChatCut Desktop support Linux or older macOS versions?▼

No. ChatCut Desktop supports macOS 13 or newer on Apple Silicon or Intel, and Windows on x64. Linux is unsupported, and there is no workaround provided for those platforms.

Why does ChatCut fail to open on macOS after installation?▼

Launch failures usually involve code-signing, Gatekeeper, quarantine, or permission issues. The Skill inspects these and may retry a fresh official download or fix destination permissions, but it never disables Gatekeeper or ad-hoc signs the app.

Should I use this Skill if chatcut_desktop tools already work?▼

No. If chatcut_desktop tools are already available, call get_active_project and continue editing directly. The Skill is only for installing, connecting, or repairing the Desktop app when tools are missing.

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