Runchat Updates: August 18, 2026

🎬 CLIPCHAT: TIMELINE & UI OVERHAUL

We've decluttered the editing experience by hiding the timeline by default. You'll now see a clean playhead with indicators for comments or cuts until you need the full track view. Mic and record buttons have moved to the primary header UI for faster access. You can click to record a comment or press and hold for a fixed duration. We've introduced clearer visual distinctions between labels and cuts so you can easily see what the agent has processed versus what has been edited. Track UX is now much fatter and easier to navigate, featuring audio waveforms instead of transcription tracks to help you edit by sound.

✂️ <span style="color: rgb(50, 39, 27)">CLIPCHAT: </span>PRECISION EDITING TOOLS

Manual cuts are now significantly more powerful. You can use drag handles on the ends of clips, use the 'C' shortcut to cut anywhere, and remove specific cuts via new pins. We've improved how effects are handled; they now live on their own tracks where you can drag them to change their timeframe. Transcripts are now editable directly from the timeline via a new shortcut button that appears when you click a comment.

📐 MCP IMPROVEMENTS

Our agents are now better at recognizing third-party design tools like Revit and Blender, allowing for more seamless cross-app workflows. The Runchat agent will now walk you through setting up the MCP in Claude or Codex if you choose that option when prompted