makeitvid is an open-source AI-powered video generation platform that transforms documents and research materials into engaging video summaries. It provides a powerful alternative to proprietary solutions like Google's NotebookLM Video Overviews, emphasizing user control, transparency, and extensibility through a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model.

• 🎬 Document to Video: Transform text, PDFs, and documents into professional video summaries
• 🤖 Multi-Provider AI Support: Choose from Google Gemini, OpenAI, Cerebras, and more
• 🎙️ Professional Narration: Integrate with ElevenLabs, Cartesia, Play.ht for natural voices
• 🔐 BYOK Model: Use your own API keys for complete control and privacy
• 🌍 Multi-Language: Support for 50+ languages in both script and narration
• 🎨 Dynamic Slides: AI-generated visuals, quotes, and data visualizations
• 📊 Open Source: Fully transparent, auditable, and community-driven

Visit makeitvid.vercel.app to see the current development version.

• Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS v4
• UI Components: shadcn/ui with Radix UI primitives
• Video Engine: Remotion framework for programmatic video generation
• Backend: Node.js with Express/Fastify (in development)
• AI Services: Multiple LLM and TTS provider integrations

• Node.js 18.17 or later
• npm or yarn package manager
• API keys for your chosen LLM and TTS providers

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/makeitvid.git
cd makeitvid

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

cp .env.example .env.local

4. Configure your API keys in .env.local:

# Optional: Default API keys (users can override in UI)
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key
GOOGLE_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_key
ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=your_elevenlabs_key

5. Run the development server:

npm run dev

6. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

1. Upload or paste your source material (text, markdown, or documents)
2. Add a steering prompt to guide the AI (e.g., "Create a 5-minute summary for students")
3. Select your AI providers:
   • Choose an LLM for script generation
   • Choose a TTS service for narration
   • Select a voice that fits your content
4. Enter your API keys (stored securely in your browser)
5. Generate your video and download the MP4 file

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐     ┌─────────────────┐
│  Frontend App   │────▶│  Orchestration   │────▶│  AI Services    │
│  (Next.js 15)   │     │    Service       │     │  (LLM & TTS)    │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────────┘     └─────────────────┘
                               │
                               ▼
                        ┌──────────────────┐
                        │ Video Rendering  │
                        │    (Remotion)    │
                        └──────────────────┘

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

makeitvid/
├── app/              # Next.js app directory
├── components/       # React components
├── lib/              # Utility functions and services
├── public/           # Static assets
├── .claude/          # AI assistant documentation
└── docs/             # Project documentation

• Frontend UI foundation
• Project documentation and PRD
• Backend orchestration service
• LLM provider integrations
• TTS provider integrations
• Remotion video rendering
• Multi-language support
• Cloud deployment
• API documentation
• Plugin system

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Inspired by Google's NotebookLM Video Overviews
• Built with amazing open-source technologies
• Special thanks to the Remotion team for the video framework

• 📖 Documentation
• 💬 Discussions
• 🐛 Issue Tracker
• 📧 Contact: support@makeitvid.com

Note: This project is in active development. Features and APIs may change.