reels-af
reels-af is an open source AI agent that automates short form video creation end to end. It writes the script, sources the footage, and edits the final cut, so you can feed it an idea and get a finished Reel, Short, or TikTok out the other side.
Quick Facts
| Developer | Agent-Field and open source contributors |
|---|---|
| First released | See official website |
| Latest version | See GitHub releases |
| Platform | Runs as an automated agent pipeline |
| What it does | Generates scripts, sources clips and edits short form videos |
| License | Open source (see GitHub) |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
What is reels-af?
reels-af is an open source AI agent built to automate the whole short form video pipeline. It does not just edit your clips, it also writes the script and sources the footage, which makes it closer to an autonomous video creator than a traditional editing tool.
The workflow is simple from the outside: you give the agent an idea or a topic, and it produces a finished vertical video aimed at Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. That means scripting, clip sourcing, and editing all happen without you touching a timeline.
It is the kind of project that fits the agent era of content creation. Instead of stitching together five different tools, one agent handles the whole chain of tasks and you review the output at the end.
Key Features
- Automatic script generation from a topic or idea
- Automatic sourcing of stock clips to match the script
- Automated editing into short form video format
- Output aimed at Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok
- Open source pipeline you can inspect and modify
- Designed to run without a paid editing subscription
How to get started
Start at the reels-af repository on GitHub. The README explains the setup, which typically means installing the project, configuring any API keys it needs, and then pointing the agent at a topic.
- Clone the reels-af repository from GitHub
- Install dependencies and configure any required API keys
- Give the agent a topic or script idea
- Let it source clips and edit the video
- Review and export the finished short
Use cases
- Faceless content channels that post daily shorts
- Batch content production for social media
- Rapid testing of video ideas before committing to full edits
- Topic based videos for Reels, Shorts and TikTok
- Learning how agent driven video pipelines work
Pricing and licensing
reels-af is free and open source, so the agent itself costs nothing. Depending on how the pipeline is configured, you may need API keys for the language model or stock footage services it uses, and those have their own pricing.
The license and current setup instructions live in the GitHub repository. For the latest features and configuration options, check the README and releases.
Pros and cons
The big appeal is full automation: script, footage, and edit are all handled, which turns content creation into a review task. Being open source also means no hidden costs and full visibility into what the agent does.
The downsides are the usual agent trade-offs. Output quality depends on the underlying AI services and stock sources, you handle setup and keys yourself, and you will want to review everything before posting since the agent is not a human editor.
Alternatives
- OpenMontage: open source montage builder for highlight reels
- Vynaro: open source desktop app for narrated, subtitled vertical videos
- CapCut: free commercial editor with templates and auto captions
- Descript: commercial editor with AI powered text based editing