Video generation
ShortGPT
Automate the entire process of creating short videos.
★ 7.9k
February 2025
MIT
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 69 tools we list in Video generation
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed26 of 69
- Requires terminal commands46 that do not →
- Requires an API key60 that do not →
- Sends your input to the provider10 that do not →
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
ShortGPT is a framework that automates the entire short video creation process, from scriptwriting and voiceovers to subtitles and material selection. It streamlines video production, letting you generate engaging short-form content quickly and efficiently.
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 difficultyFor advanced users
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
ShortGPT FAQ
- Is ShortGPT free?
- ShortGPT itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use ShortGPT?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does ShortGPT work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use ShortGPT commercially?
- The licence is MIT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShortGPT (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Open-AI-Micro-Drama-Generator | Required | Required | Yes | No | Not verified |
| Remotion | Required | Not needed | No | No | Not verified |
| faceswap | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.