What it does
Toonflow is an open-source tool for creators of short dramas, motion comics and short videos. Everything sits on one "infinite canvas": a large board where you arrange your script, characters, scenes and clips.
You write the story and shot list with help from an AI language model, create character and scene pictures with image models, then turn them into video clips shot by shot. What you can make depends on the AI models and services you connect.
It runs on your own device or server, and you can connect your own models, including local ones through ComfyUI. The README is in Chinese.
Who it's for
Video creators, comic artists and storytellers who want to make short AI-assisted films.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. Desktop and Android apps can be downloaded. Paid AI model services may be needed for generation. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Phone, Server
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the app from the project's GitHub releases page.
- Connect an AI model service, or your own local models, in the settings.
- Write your script on the canvas, then generate images and video clips shot by shot.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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