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Cutia

Privacy-first, open-source video editing.
Build, trim, layer, and export directly from your browser.

At a Glance

Cutia is designed for creators who want a clean editing workflow without subscriptions, tracking, or watermark traps.

Local-first editing mindset
Timeline-based multi-track workflow
Real-time preview while editing
Open-source and contribution-friendly

Why Cutia Exists

Most lightweight editors are either too limited or progressively locked behind paywalls.
Cutia focuses on a simple idea: powerful basics should stay accessible.

What You Can Do

Arrange clips in a timeline
Layer video, text, audio, and stickers
Preview changes in real time
Export without watermark pressure

Stack Snapshot

Next.js application in apps/web
Bun for dependency management and scripts
PostgreSQL + Redis (optional for frontend-only work)
TypeScript across the project

Quick Start (Fast Path)

git clone <your-fork-url>
cd cutia/apps/web
cp .env.example .env.local
bun install
bun dev

Open http://localhost:3000.

Full Local Setup (With Services)

From repository root:

docker-compose up -d

Then in apps/web:

cp .env.example .env.local

Required env values:

DATABASE_URL="postgresql://cutia:cutia@localhost:5432/cutia"
BETTER_AUTH_SECRET="your-generated-secret-here"
BETTER_AUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
UPSTASH_REDIS_REST_URL="http://localhost:8079"
UPSTASH_REDIS_REST_TOKEN="example_token"
NODE_ENV="development"

Generate BETTER_AUTH_SECRET: