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Cut dead air from videos automatically with auto-editor

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Our verdict

A big time saver for talking-head videos, tutorials, podcasts and screen recordings: the boring first pass becomes a single command. No generative model, so results are predictable, and it's released under the Unlicense. Tune --margin so cuts don't feel abrupt, and review the result before publishing.

Who it's for
Creators and builders who record tutorials, demos, podcasts or streams
Leverage
Removes the most tedious editing pass
Effort
Low
Date added

What it does

Auto-Editor is a command-line application that edits video and audio automatically by analysing audio loudness, motion or both. --edit chooses the method and threshold (including dB values), --margin adds padding around kept sections, and it can handle multiple audio tracks. It also ships an agent skill via npx skills add WyattBlue/auto-editor.

How builders use it

  • Run auto-editor recording.mp4 for a default silence cut.
  • Loosen the pacing with --margin 0.3s,1.5sec.
  • For screen recordings, cut on motion: --edit motion:threshold=0.02.
  • Add the agent skill so Claude Code or Cursor can run edits for you.

What to expect

A tightened rough cut in minutes, ready for your normal editor.

Copy this: Commands

auto-editor talk.mp4                              # default: cut silence
auto-editor talk.mp4 --margin 0.3s,1.5sec         # gentler pacing
auto-editor screen.mp4 --edit motion:threshold=0.02
auto-editor podcast.mp4 --edit "(or audio:0.03 motion:0.06)"

npx skills add WyattBlue/auto-editor             # agent skill

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