Palmier Pro is an open-source macOS video editor with built-in AI generation and a local MCP server for agent integration. It allows AI agents like Claude to manage projects, edit timelines, and generate media assets, aiming to streamline the AI video creation workflow.
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Palmier Pro is an open-source macOS video editor designed for AI workflows, allowing direct calls to generative AI models within the timeline and collaborative editing with agents like Claude and Codex via the MCP protocol.
Palmier Pro is described as a "video editor built for AI." It was originally developed as an internal tool for creating AI launch videos for other startups. The editor is built entirely from scratch using Swift, aiming to rival Adobe Premiere Pro while integrating AI workflows.
The editor includes built-in generative AI capabilities, supporting models such as Seedance, Kling, and Nano Banana Pro. Users can generate video and images directly within the timeline. Additionally, Palmier Pro connects with external agents (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor) via an MCP server at http://127.0.0.1:19789/mcp, enabling human-agent collaborative editing on the same project.
Palmier Pro is licensed under GPLv3. The video editor core, MCP server, and agent chat are fully open-source, while the generative AI processing part remains closed-source. This design balances openness with commercial sustainability.
The editor itself is free to use without login, serving as a video editing tool similar to CapCut or Adobe Premiere. The MCP server is also free, allowing users to interact with the timeline via Claude Code/Desktop or Cursor. Generative AI features require login and a subscription.
Palmier Pro only supports macOS 26 (Tahoe) and Apple Silicon chips. This limitation indicates full utilization of Apple's Metal framework and Swift language features, but also requires users to upgrade to the latest operating system and hardware.
The project is hosted on GitHub, with 11.6k stars and 863 forks as of release. Developers can get support via Discord, Twitter/X (@Palmier_io), Instagram, or GitHub Issues. The project also provides a detailed FAQ and contribution guide.
This article's information primarily comes from the Palmier Pro GitHub repository README, which is official product release content. The descriptions of open-source scope, system requirements, and features are official statements and are highly credible. However, specific details about generative AI model performance and subscription pricing are not mentioned in the source and should be verified with the actual product.
Palmier Pro attempts to redefine video editing workflows by open-sourcing its core editor, integrating generative AI, and enabling MCP agent collaboration. Its success depends on community adoption, AI model effectiveness, and acceptance of the subscription model.
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