free247editor skill
A free video editor inside your agent: drop in a raw clip, say "edit this" and get a cut with captions, graphics and sound.
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Why this level
- The agent runs setup, Node.js scripts and ffmpeg on your computer.
- With Groq transcription the audio goes to an external service.
Install
- Works in
Manual install
git clone https://github.com/riecodes/free247editor.gitClone into a working folder, then open the agent in it and type `start`. Dependencies are installed with your approval.
Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- The agent runs setup, Node.js scripts and ffmpeg on your computer.
- With Groq transcription the audio goes to an external service.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
free247editor turns an agent into a personal video editor. A raw video goes into the `inbox` folder or into the chat, and after "edit this" the agent cuts dead air, breaths, false starts and retakes, then adds word-by-word captions, big text in the first three seconds, animated cards, zoom-ins and color grading. Finished drafts land in `outbox`. Notes are given in plain words, in English, Tagalog or Taglish. Lasting notes are saved to `my-rules.md` and applied to every later clip. The default format is vertical 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, and a horizontal YouTube version is built separately. Transcription runs on Groq with a free key or local faster-whisper.
Who it is for. Creators of short vertical videos who edit on their own and want to hand the routine to an agent.
Good fit when
- A raw talking-head recording needs to become a Reels clip with captions.
- The same editing notes repeat from clip to clip and you want them stored as rules.
- A vertical clip needs a horizontal YouTube version with different framing.
- Sound is assembled from your own files: effects and music go into the `my-sounds` folder.
Not a fit when
- You need film editing with complex cuts and several cameras.
- The computer has no ffmpeg or Chrome and installing them is not allowed.
- The clip cannot go to an external speech recognition service and local faster-whisper cannot run.
Example request
Edit the video in `inbox`: cut pauses and retakes, add word-by-word captions and a big hook in the first three seconds, vertical format.Limitations
Editing burns a lot of agent usage: for Claude Code the author recommends a paid plan, Pro works and Max suits frequent use. You need Node.js 22 or newer, Git, FFmpeg and Chrome, about 1 GB of disk. Transcription uses a free Groq key, which sends audio to that service, or local faster-whisper on Python. The tested combination is Windows 11 with Claude Code, and other agents read the same skills standard. Codex blocks network in its sandbox by default, so network access must be approved.
How to disable. Delete the cloned `free247editor` folder with `inbox`, `outbox` and `my-rules.md`. Revoke the Groq key in the Groq console if you created it for this project.
FAQ
How do I install free247editor?
Clone the repository with `git clone https://github.com/riecodes/free247editor.git`, open the folder in your agent and type `start`. The agent checks the computer, installs what is missing with your approval and renders a test video.
Which agents work with the skill?
Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Antigravity, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and Windsurf are listed. The skill lives in `.agents/skills/` and `.claude/skills/` and is called `/free247editor` in Claude Code and Cursor or `$free247editor` in Codex.
Do I need a paid transcription service?
No. A free Groq key or local faster-whisper, installed with `pip install faster-whisper`, is enough. Groq copes better with Taglish and the local option sends no audio out.
How do I get a horizontal version?
Ask for it after the vertical cut: per the README the YouTube version gets its own framing and text placement rather than being stretched from 9:16.
Does the skill remember my notes?
Yes. Lasting notes are saved to `my-rules.md`, the style lives in `my-style.md`, and both apply to later edits.
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README in short
The repository is designed as a working folder: the agent opens in it and handles setup, editing and style rules itself.