capcut-integration

id: ailey-media-capcut name: CapCut Integration description: Comprehensive CapCut integration for video creation, editing, and publishing. Includes automatic account tier detection (Free, Pro, Business), setup instructions, and AI-ley configuration guidance. Manage projects, edit videos, access templates, effects, and music library. keywords: [capcut, video-editing, media-production, video-creation, templates, effects, music, editing] tools: [axios, commander, chalk, dotenv] version: 1.0.0 updated: 2026-02-01 reviewed: 2026-02-01 score: 4.6

CapCut Skill for AI-ley

Comprehensive CapCut integration for video creation, editing, and publishing through AI-ley.

Overview

The CapCut skill provides seamless integration with CapCut's API for video editing, project management, template access, and media asset management. Create, edit, and export professional videos with automatic account tier detection and feature availability mapping.

Key Features

• Project Management: Create, edit, delete, and organize video projects
• Video Editing: Apply effects, transitions, adjust clips, add text and stickers
• Asset Library: Access effects, music, stickers, and filter collections
• Templates: Browse and apply pre-made video templates
• Media Handling: Upload, manage, and organize media assets
• Export & Rendering: Export videos in multiple formats and resolutions
• Automatic Tier Detection: Identifies account tier with capabilities mapping
• Batch Processing: Process multiple videos efficiently
• Effect Gallery: Access 1000+ effects across categories
• Music Library: Access royalty-free music for video projects
• Filter Collections: Professional color grading and filters
• Account Tier Mapping: Free, Pro, and Business tiers with feature mapping

Account Tiers

Free Tier

• Cost: Free
• Storage: 5 GB
• Projects: Unlimited
• Export Resolution: Up to 1080p
• Watermark: CapCut watermark applied
• Cloud Storage: 5 GB
• Batch Processing: Up to 5 videos/day
• Features: Basic editing, limited effects, limited music
• Suitable for: Personal use, hobby creators, testing

Pro Tier

• Cost: $4.99/month or $59.99/year
• Storage: 100 GB
• Projects: Unlimited
• Export Resolution: Up to 4K
• Watermark: No watermark
• Cloud Storage: 100 GB
• Batch Processing: Up to 50 videos/day
• Features: All free features, premium effects, full music library, advanced filters, priority export
• Suitable for: Content creators, professional bloggers, small businesses

Business Tier

• Cost: $24.99/month or $249.99/year
• Storage: 1000 GB
• Projects: Unlimited
• Export Resolution: Up to 8K
• Watermark: No watermark
• Cloud Storage: 1000 GB
• Batch Processing: Unlimited
• Features: All Pro features, team collaboration, advanced API access, custom branding, priority support
• Suitable for: Agencies, production companies, large teams

Feature Availability Matrix

Getting Started

Step 1: Create CapCut Account

• Sign up at https://www.capcut.com/
• Download CapCut desktop app or use web editor
• Verify your email address

Step 2: Get API Access

1. Go to CapCut Developers: https://developers.capcut.com/
2. Create developer account
3. Create new application
4. Request API access
5. Copy API Key and API Secret
6. Generate access token with proper scopes

Step 3: Configure Environment

Create .env file:

CAPCUT_API_KEY=your_api_key
CAPCUT_API_SECRET=your_api_secret
CAPCUT_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_access_token
CAPCUT_USER_ID=your_user_id
CAPCUT_ACCOUNT_TYPE=pro

Step 4: Configure AI-ley

Add to .github/aicc/aicc.yaml:

skills:
  capcut:
    type: media
    path: .github/skills/ailey-media-capcut
    enabled: true
    config:
      apiKey: ${CAPCUT_API_KEY}
      apiSecret: ${CAPCUT_API_SECRET}
      accessToken: ${CAPCUT_ACCESS_TOKEN}
      userId: ${CAPCUT_USER_ID}
      accountType: pro
      timeout: 30000
    features:
      projects: true
      editing: true
      templates: true
      effects: true
      music: true
      export: true

Common Usage Examples

Create Video Project

npm run project -- create --name "Social Media Campaign" --description "Q1 marketing videos"

List Available Templates

npm run template -- list --category "trending" --limit 20

Add Effect to Video

npm run video -- effect --project-id abc123 --clip-id clip1 --effect-id effect_glow --intensity 0.8

Export Video

npm run export -- render --project-id abc123 --format mp4 --resolution 1080p --output ./videos/final.mp4

Search Music

npm run asset -- music-search --keyword "upbeat" --genre "pop" --limit 10

API Reference

Project Operations

createProject(options)

Create new video project

Parameters:

• name (string, required): Project name
• description (string): Project description
• width (number): Video width (default: 1920)
• height (number): Video height (default: 1080)
• fps (number): Frames per second (default: 30)
• tags (string[]): Project tags

Returns: Project object with ID and metadata

listProjects(filters)

List user's projects

Parameters:

• limit (number): Max results (default: 10)
• offset (number): Pagination offset
• sortBy (string): created, modified, name
• filterBy (string): all, favorites, recent

Returns: Array of project objects

getProject(id)

Get project details

Parameters:

• id (string, required): Project ID

Returns: Complete project object with metadata

updateProject(id, updates)

Update project information

Parameters:

• id (string, required): Project ID
• updates (object): Fields to update

Returns: Updated project object

deleteProject(id)

Delete project

Parameters:

• id (string, required): Project ID

Returns: Success confirmation

Video Editing Operations

addClip(projectId, clipData)

Add media clip to project

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• clipData (object): Clip information including file path/URL, duration, position

Returns: Clip object with ID

applyEffect(projectId, clipId, effectId, options)

Apply effect to video clip

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• clipId (string, required): Clip ID
• effectId (string, required): Effect ID
• options (object): Effect parameters (intensity, duration, etc.)

Returns: Updated clip with effect applied

addText(projectId, textData)

Add text overlay to video

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• textData (object): Text content, position, style, duration

Returns: Text object with ID

addTransition(projectId, clipId, transitionId, duration)

Add transition between clips

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• clipId (string, required): Clip ID
• transitionId (string, required): Transition ID
• duration (number): Transition duration in milliseconds

Returns: Updated clip with transition

addMusic(projectId, musicId, options)

Add music track to project

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• musicId (string, required): Music ID from library
• options (object): Start time, volume, fade settings

Returns: Music object with ID

Asset Operations

listEffects(filters)

List available effects

Parameters:

• category (string): Effect category
• limit (number): Max results
• search (string): Search keyword

Returns: Array of effect objects

listMusic(filters)

List available music tracks

Parameters:

• genre (string): Music genre
• mood (string): Music mood
• limit (number): Max results
• duration (string): Duration range

Returns: Array of music objects

searchMusic(keyword)

Search for music by keyword

Parameters:

• keyword (string, required): Search term

Returns: Array of matching music objects

listFilters(category)

List available filters

Parameters:

• category (string): Filter category

Returns: Array of filter objects

Template Operations

listTemplates(filters)

List available templates

Parameters:

• category (string): Template category
• trending (boolean): Show trending templates
• limit (number): Max results

Returns: Array of template objects

getTemplate(id)

Get template details

Parameters:

• id (string, required): Template ID

Returns: Template object with metadata and layers

applyTemplate(projectId, templateId)

Apply template to project

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• templateId (string, required): Template ID

Returns: Updated project with template applied

Export Operations

exportVideo(projectId, options)

Export video in specified format

Parameters:

• projectId (string, required): Project ID
• format (string): mp4, mov, webm, gif
• resolution (string): 1080p, 2k, 4k, 8k
• quality (string): low, medium, high, maximum
• outputPath (string): Output file path
• preset (string): youtube, tiktok, instagram, custom

Returns: Export job object with progress tracking

getExportStatus(jobId)

Get export job status

Parameters:

• jobId (string, required): Export job ID

Returns: Status object with progress percentage

Account Operations

detectAccountTier()

Detect account tier and capabilities

Returns: AccountTier object with tier name and features

getAccountInfo()

Get account information and usage statistics

Returns: Account object with storage, limits, quotas

Common Workflows

Workflow 1: Create Social Media Video

# Create project for Instagram
npm run project -- create --name "Insta Reel" --resolution 1080x1920

# Apply trending template
npm run template -- list --category trending --limit 5
npm run template -- apply --project-id <ID> --template-id <TEMPLATE_ID>

# Add music
npm run asset -- music-search --keyword "trending"
npm run video -- add-music --project-id <ID> --music-id <MUSIC_ID>

# Export optimized for Instagram
npm run export -- render --project-id <ID> --preset instagram --format mp4

Workflow 2: Batch Process Videos

# Create batch job
npm run project -- batch-create --count 5 --template-id trending_001

# Add content to each
for i in {1..5}; do
  npm run video -- add-clip --project-id batch_$i --file video_$i.mp4
done

# Export all
npm run export -- batch --template trending_001 --format mp4 --resolution 1080p

Workflow 3: Create YouTube Video

# Create project optimized for YouTube
npm run project -- create --name "YouTube Video" --resolution 1920x1080

# Add effects for YouTube audience
npm run video -- effect --project-id <ID> --effect-category "attention-grabbing"

# Add transitions and music
npm run video -- transition --project-id <ID> --transition-id pop --duration 200

# Export for YouTube
npm run export -- render --project-id <ID> --preset youtube --format mp4 --quality maximum

Workflow 4: Extract and Analyze Effects

# List all trending effects
npm run asset -- effects --category trending --limit 50

# Get effect details
npm run asset -- effect-info --effect-id <EFFECT_ID>

# Apply to test clip
npm run video -- effect --project-id test_proj --effect-id <EFFECT_ID>

Workflow 5: Music and Audio Management

# Search for background music
npm run asset -- music-search --genre "cinematic" --mood "epic"

# Get music details
npm run asset -- music-info --music-id <MUSIC_ID>

# Add to project with fade
npm run video -- add-music --project-id <ID> --music-id <MUSIC_ID> --fade-in 1000 --fade-out 1000

TypeScript Integration

import { CapCutClient } from './src/index';

const client = new CapCutClient({
  apiKey: process.env.CAPCUT_API_KEY,
  apiSecret: process.env.CAPCUT_API_SECRET,
  accessToken: process.env.CAPCUT_ACCESS_TOKEN,
  userId: process.env.CAPCUT_USER_ID
});

// Detect tier
const tier = await client.detectAccountTier();
console.log(`Account Tier: ${tier.tier}`);

// Create project
const project = await client.createProject({
  name: 'My Video Project',
  description: 'Professional marketing video',
  width: 1920,
  height: 1080
});

// List effects
const effects = await client.listEffects({ category: 'transition', limit: 20 });

// Apply effect
await client.applyEffect(project.id, 'clip1', effects[0].id, { intensity: 0.8 });

// Export video
const exportJob = await client.exportVideo(project.id, {
  format: 'mp4',
  resolution: '1080p',
  quality: 'high',
  preset: 'youtube'
});

Troubleshooting

Resources

• Official Website: https://www.capcut.com/
• Developer Portal: https://developers.capcut.com/
• API Documentation: https://developers.capcut.com/docs
• Help Center: https://support.capcut.com/
• Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/CapCut/
• Effects Library: https://www.capcut.com/template

version: 1.0.0 updated: 2026-02-01 reviewed: 2026-02-01 score: 4.6