Summary

PAI-Pro is a local AI filmmaking studio for creators and developers, offering an end-to-end production pipeline. It integrates coding agents, local file access, and a unified API for generating scripts, images, video, and voice, alongside visual canvas and timeline tools for scene design.

How It Works

The platform uses coding agents (Claude Code, Codex) interacting with local files and persistent context. Specialized "filmmaking skills" generate media assets. A key advantage is its integrated API service, consolidating image, video, voice, and upscaling, avoiding multiple third-party dependencies. A visual canvas and timeline interface aids scene design and asset organization.

Quick Start & Requirements

Installation is agent-driven (Claude Code/Codex). Clone the repo, consult README.md/docs/setup.md, then run setup scripts.

• Docker: ./scripts/docker-start.sh (add PAI_DEFAULT_AGENT_ID=codex for Codex).
• Local: ./scripts/setup --agent [claude|codex] then ./scripts/start.sh (use ./scripts/stop.sh if ports busy; add PAI_DEFAULT_AGENT_ID=codex for Codex). Access: http://localhost:7588 (Docker) or http://localhost:7443 (Local). Requires Claude Code/Codex and Docker for Docker mode.

Highlighted Details

• Unified API: Single PAI_KEY for image, video, voice, and upscaling.
• Media Generation: Tiered quality/pricing: image ($0.07-$0.77), video ($0.08-$0.44/sec), voice ($0.01/500 chars), upscaling ($1.35-$2.35 for 1080p->4K).
• Production Tools: Visual canvas/timeline for scene design, asset management.
• Advanced Features: Video moderation via preupload, 4K upscaling.

Maintenance & Community

Community support via Discord (https://discord.gg/hb4MkHND). Resources include developer docs, skill references, setup guides, architecture, FAQ, and contribution guidelines. Active on X (Twitter) at @UtopaiStudios.

Licensing & Compatibility

PAI PRO Sustainable Use License. Permitted: personal, non-commercial research, internal business. Commercial use of "Skills" or enterprise source code requires explicit agreement; enterprise licenses available.

Limitations & Caveats

Commercial use of core "Skills" and enterprise features restricted without agreement, potentially hindering business adoption. Reliance on specific AI agents (Claude Code/Codex) may limit users. Paid generation services are staged and require PAI Pro Developer Platform management.