Palmier launches an open-source Mac video editor built for Claude
Palmier just launched an open-source, Mac-native video editor designed specifically for Claude, letting creators edit, organize, and generate footage directly inside the timeline. It includes free on-device semantic search and transcription, letting users bring their own Anthropic API key or connect via MCP. Paid add-ons also unlock third-party models like Kling and ElevenLabs.
Palmier is an open-source, Mac-native video editor designed specifically for Claude, letting you edit, organize, and generate footage directly inside the timeline.
What it can do
Palmier delivers a Premiere-grade editing interface completely free of charge. It handles semantic media search and audio transcription locally on your Mac, meaning you pay nothing for organizing and searching through raw clips.
To put Claude to work on your project, you can either plug in your own Anthropic API key or connect via MCP. Once connected, you can ask the model to cut, sort, and assemble sequences right on the timeline.
For creators wanting extra generation power, Palmier also offers a paid tier, currently half off. It unlocks external models including GPT Image, Krea 2, Seedance 2.0, Kling v3, and ElevenLabs audio tools.
Why it matters
If you edit video on a Mac and already rely on Claude, Palmier is well worth a test run. Running heavy tasks like transcription and media search on-device keeps things fast without trapping your workflow inside a clunky browser tab.
Letting editors bring their own API keys rather than forcing an expensive monthly subscription is a smart, creator-friendly move that keeps production costs firmly under your own control.
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