OpenMontage

Overview of OpenMontage

What it is

OpenMontage is an open-source, agentic video production system. It claims to be the first of its kind, providing 12 production pipelines, over 100 tools, and more than 700 agent skill and production-knowledge files. The system enables an AI coding assistant to function as a full video production studio. It supports workflows that use free stock footage and open archives to create real video with motion clips, rather than animating still images alone. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and is categorized under Video Tools.

Key features

• 12 production pipelines for different video styles and needs.
• Over 100 integrated tools for asset generation, editing, and composition.
• More than 700 agent skill and production-knowledge files to guide the process.
• Can start from a reference video (YouTube, Short, Reel, TikTok, or local clip) for grounded production plans.
• Includes Backlot, a local storyboard that displays production stages, script, scene cards, provider decisions, and costs in real time.
• Asset generation can pause for approval of scene-by-scene contact sheets before rendering.
• Compatible with AI coding assistants including Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf, and Codex.

Use cases

• Creating cinematic trailers, animated shorts, or documentary-style videos from a single description.
• Producing product films, transformation videos, or music-only showcases using images and video models.
• Building continuous 3D worlds or multi-scene journeys with custom animation and soundtracks.
• Analyzing a reference video to generate differentiated concepts, tool paths, and cost estimates for new content.

Getting started

Prerequisites: Python 3.10+, FFmpeg, Node.js 18+, and an AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf, or Codex).bashgit clone https://github.com/calesthio/OpenMontage.gitcd OpenMontagemake setupAfter setup, open the project in the AI coding assistant and describe the desired video in plain language. No additional installation steps are provided beyond these commands.

License and pricing

The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and is open source. Pricing is not stated beyond the license terms. The repository metadata indicates the pricing type is open_source.

Based on the project's public README and repository metadata.