Video generation
auto-editor
Automatically cut silent parts from your videos.
★ 5.1k
September 2026
Unlicense
Video generation
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 23 Aug 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 71 tools we list in Video generation
- No API key required62 of 71
- Keeps your data on your own machine10 of 71
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed26 of 71
- Requires terminal commands48 that do not →
Only 7 of the 71 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
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
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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 |
| Remotion | Required | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
| faceswap | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| 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.