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shotcut · v26.9.28,26.9.27 • auto-updates
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Video editor
brew install --cask shotcut 443
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v26.9.28,26.9.2715d ago26.9.27→26.9.28,26.9.27
20d ago26.8.1→26.9.27
2mo ago26.7.30→26.8.1
2mo ago26.6.25→26.7.30
3mo ago26.4.30→26.6.25
5mo ago26.2.26→26.4.30
Review
Mar 10, 2026Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor known for its extensive features and active development. It's ideal for both amateur and professional video editing needs.
Shotcut is a video editor that allows users to trim, add effects, and export videos in various formats.
Maturity: The project is healthy with active development, evidenced by recent commits and a strong GitHub presence.
Community: Shotcut has received positive attention on Hacker News with multiple high-profile mentions, though there are no mentions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Active development and community support
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Interface may lack polish compared to proprietary software
Community Mentions
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