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// video ยท Automate-Animation/synctoon

synctoon

Python-based automated 2D animation utility that produces videos from text scripts

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 50 starsโ‘‚ 9 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

synctoon is an open-source video project by Automate-Animation (Automate-Animation/synctoon on GitHub). It has 50 GitHub stars and 9 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 15 September 2026.

GitHub stars
50
Forks
9
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
15 September 2026
Category
Video
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Get the code

    Clone Automate-Animation/synctoon and move into the project folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Install the Python requirements with pip โ€” a virtual environment keeps things clean.

  3. Prepare your media

    Gather the video or audio files you want to work with.

  4. Run the pipeline

    Start the job and check the output folder.

// features

Why people love it

2D Animation

2D animation.

2D Animation Tools

Focused on 2d animation tools as a core part of the project.

2D Automation Animation

Focused on 2d automation animation as a core part of the project.

Animation

Animation generation built in.

Automation Animation

Focused on automation animation as a core part of the project.

Free 2D Automation Animation

Focused on free 2d automation animation as a core part of the project.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Automate-Animation/synctoon.git
    cd synctoon
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install dependencies

    Set up what the project needs to run.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Start the app โ€” the README has the exact command and flags.

    python main.py  # entrypoint varies โ€” check the README
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

GPL-3.0 licensed โ€” share your modifications under the same terms.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and pip-install the requirements โ€” the README covers the exact steps.

Where do I get help?

The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-09-15 with 9 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

Can I contribute?

Yes โ€” it is open source, so issues and pull requests are welcome.

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Get synctoon

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.