What do you want to do?
3 use cases
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Make a new video in the style of one you love
Drop in a reference video and a one-line brief to get an original video with the same pacing and look.
- Reelmimic
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Content
- Intermediate
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In the reelmimic repo, start the local web app, submit <reference video path or link> with the brief <one-line brief>, and approve the plan once it appears. Expected output: a finished video in the project folder with a final review result. Verify that the Production line tab shows every shot passed review before you report success.
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Build a narrated comic with Taiwanese Mandarin voice
Turn a brief into a narrated comic video with Yating Taiwanese Mandarin narration.
- Reelmimic
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Content
- Intermediate
View prompt
In the reelmimic repo, confirm YATING_KEY is set in the secrets file and run `cd app && npm run doctor`. Then submit a narrated comic brief for <topic> with <reference video path>, approve the plan, and wait for the final review. Expected output: a narrated comic video in the project folder. Verify the narration audio plays in the final file before reporting success.
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Post a finished video to social accounts safely
Dry-run and then schedule a passed ReelMimic video to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube via Upload-Post.
View prompt
In the reelmimic repo app folder, run `npm run post-video -- --platforms <platforms>` as a dry run for the project <project name>, then review the listed output. Expected output: a dry-run summary of what would be posted, with nothing sent. Verify the output before adding --send, and only send if the project's final review passed.
How to use Reelmimic
- Check you have what it needs: Node.js 22.18+; Python 3.10+; FFmpeg.
- Open edenfunf/reelmimic on GitHub and read the README and license.
- Clone the repo with
git clone https://github.com/edenfunf/reelmimic.git && cd reelmimic. - Run
./install.shon macOS or Linux, or double-click install.bat on Windows, then run./start.shor start.bat. - Open the web address shown in the terminal, drop in your reference video or paste a link, describe what you want, and pick Claude Code or Codex.
- Read the breakdown and the plan, chat in the side panel to request changes, then click Approve and start.
These steps come from our top use case, Make a new video in the style of one you love, which also has a copy-paste agent prompt.
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- Who it is forSolo creators, small video teams and hobbyists who want a new video that matches a style they already like, and who are comfortable running a local setup.
- Why it is hot
- LanguageJavaScript
- Sourcegithub.com/edenfunf/reelmimic · Back to Hot repos
Requirements
- Node.js 22.18+
- Python 3.10+
- FFmpeg
- Chrome
- Claude Code or Codex CLI, installed and logged in
- Rights to the reference video and to any output you publish
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Questions about Reelmimic
What is Reelmimic?
ReelMimic is a local tool that breaks down a reference video's style and uses an AI crew (Claude Code or Codex) to plan, build and review a new video in that style. It is an open-source project on GitHub: https://github.com/edenfunf/reelmimic.
Who is Reelmimic for?
Solo creators, small video teams and hobbyists who want a new video that matches a style they already like, and who are comfortable running a local setup.
What can I do with Reelmimic?
3 use cases so far, for example: Make a new video in the style of one you love; Build a narrated comic with Taiwanese Mandarin voice; Post a finished video to social accounts safely. Each has steps and a copy-paste agent prompt.
What do I need to run Reelmimic?
Node.js 22.18+; Python 3.10+; FFmpeg; Chrome.
What are alternatives to Reelmimic?
Other hot AI repos in Content: Voice Studio, Anatomy, Comfy UI, Hyperframes, Earshot.
Is Reelmimic safe to run?
Deduped does not own, audit or vouch for it. Read the README and license, run it on your own systems first and review every command before you run it.