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RoughCut
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samerGMTM22
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install roughcut-openclaw
Description
Run RoughCut headlessly on macOS to generate Final Cut Pro (FCPXML) rough-cut timeline variants from a talking-head video — local-first, no media upload.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent with its purpose, but exercise normal caution: verify that the RoughCut repo exists at the REPO_ROOT you point to and audit $REPO_ROOT/scripts/openclaw/roughcut.sh before running (it will be executed by the agent). GEMINI_API_KEY is optional — only provide it if you enable fluff removal and you trust the model call. Prefer running the script manually once to confirm behavior and outputs, and ensure OUTPUT_ROOT and REPO_ROOT point to safe directories (so downloaded video and intermediate files aren't saved into sensitive locations).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: roughcut-openclaw
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is classified as suspicious due to its reliance on executing an arbitrary local bash script (`roughcut.sh`) from a configured repository path and its capability to download content from arbitrary user-provided URLs (`--video-url`) using tools like `curl`, as specified in `SKILL.md`. While these capabilities are presented as necessary for the skill's stated purpose of video processing, they introduce significant attack surfaces. The content of `roughcut.sh` is not provided for analysis, and the arbitrary URL download feature could be exploited if the agent is prompted to fetch malicious payloads. There is no clear evidence of intentional malicious behavior (e.g., exfiltration, persistence) within the provided `SKILL.md` itself, but the inherent risks of these powerful operations warrant a 'suspicious' classification.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (headless RoughCut -> FCPXML variants) align with the declared requirements: ffmpeg, python3, node/npm, curl and a shell runner are reasonable for a media-processing runner that invokes local scripts. The skill requires the RoughCut repo to be present locally, which matches the described operation.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md keeps scope narrow: it asks the agent to verify a local video path or a user-provided download URL and to invoke a script inside the local repo ($REPO_ROOT/scripts/openclaw/roughcut.sh). That is expected, but running a user-local shell script means the agent will execute arbitrary code from the repo — the skill does not bundle or vet that code, so the user must ensure the repo at REPO_ROOT is trusted and matches the referenced GitHub project.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only) — nothing is downloaded or installed by the skill itself. This minimizes installation risk; the skill assumes required binaries are already installed.
Credentials
The only declared credential is GEMINI_API_KEY, and the SKILL.md documents it as optional and only used for fluff removal. No unrelated secrets or many environment variables are requested. If fluff removal is disabled, the key is unnecessary.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there is no install that persists code or modifies other skill/system configs. The skill does instruct running a local script, but it does not request persistent privileges or force-inclusion.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install roughcut-openclaw - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/roughcut-openclaw - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of roughcut-openclaw.
- Allows OpenClaw agents to run RoughCut locally on macOS to generate Final Cut Pro (FCPXML) rough-cut timeline variants from talking-head videos.
- Supports processing videos from local files or direct HTTPS download URLs without uploading media.
- Optionally removes bad takes and "fluff" (off-topic content) using a GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable.
- Provides clear user prompts and operational commands, including handling synced folders and download URLs.
- Returns output zip file paths for easy import into Final Cut Pro.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is RoughCut?
Run RoughCut headlessly on macOS to generate Final Cut Pro (FCPXML) rough-cut timeline variants from a talking-head video — local-first, no media upload. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 697 downloads so far.
How do I install RoughCut?
Run "/install roughcut-openclaw" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is RoughCut free?
Yes, RoughCut is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does RoughCut support?
RoughCut is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin).
Who created RoughCut?
It is built and maintained by samerGMTM22 (@samergmtm22); the current version is v1.0.0.
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