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// project facts
Project facts
Open Generative AI is an open-source video project by Anil-matcha (Anil-matcha/Open-Generative-AI on GitHub). It has 29,573 GitHub stars and 5,419 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.
- Repository
- Anil-matcha/Open-Generative-AI
- GitHub stars
- 29,573
- Forks
- 5,419
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Video
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Try the hosted version
// how it works
How it works
- Pick how you want to run it
Download a one-click desktop installer for your OS, or open the hosted version in your browser with a free account — no setup required.
- Choose a studio
Image, Video, Audio, AI Clipping, Lip Sync, Cinema, Marketing, Workflows, or Agents — each studio is tuned for its job.
- Select a model and describe your idea
Browse 600+ models across image and video generation and type a prompt. Adjust style, ratio, and length.
- Generate and iterate
Render, refine the prompt, re-roll variations, and export. Self-hosted runs keep everything on your infrastructure.
// features
Why people love it
600+ models, one interface
A huge catalog spanning image and video models, so you can compare styles without juggling accounts and tabs.
One-click desktop apps
Native installers for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux — no Node.js or terminal needed.
Specialized studios
Purpose-built modes for lip sync, AI clipping, cinema-style shots, marketing creatives, and more.
Hosted option
A always-up-to-date browser version with a free account for when you don't want to install anything.
Agents & workflows
Reusable agents and multi-step workflows for batch and automated creative production.
MIT licensed
Truly open source — self-host it, fork it, or embed it in your own product.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Download the app
Grab the installer for your platform from the project's Releases page (Windows .exe, macOS .dmg, Linux .AppImage/.deb).
- Step 2 — First launch (macOS)
Apple's Gatekeeper may block the unsigned app once. Open Terminal and run the command below, then right-click the app and choose Open.
xattr -cr "/Applications/Open Generative AI.app" - Step 3 — Create
Launch the app, pick a studio, and start generating. Prefer zero install? Use the hosted version in your browser instead.
// use cases
What you can build
- Generate short-form video ads and social creatives.
- Produce AI product photography and marketing visuals.
- Create lip-synced dubs and translated video versions.
- Clip long videos into shareable shorts automatically.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Is it free?
The open-source app is free under the MIT license. The hosted browser version offers a free account to start generating.
Do I need a powerful GPU?
The desktop app benefits from a decent GPU for local generation. The hosted version needs nothing but a browser.
What models does it include?
More than 600 image and video models, spanning popular open families and hosted frontier models via the Muapi backend.
Can I use it commercially?
Yes — the MIT license permits commercial use, modification, and redistribution.
How does it compare to Maestro?
Open Generative AI is a broader multi-studio suite with a hosted option; Maestro is a local-first studio centered on its Director mode for music videos and films.
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