Video generation
auto-editor
Automatically cut silent parts from your videos.
★ 5.0k
August 2026
Unlicense
Video generation
What it does
Auto-editor detects and automatically removes silent sections from your videos, streamlining the initial editing process. This tool saves you time by preparing your footage, so you can focus on the creative aspects of video editing.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
auto-editor FAQ
- Is auto-editor free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use auto-editor?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does auto-editor work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use auto-editor commercially?
- The licence is Unlicense, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| auto-editor (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| faceswap | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Remotion | Required | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
| OpenMontage | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.