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You can edit your videos with AI on Instagram’s new desktop Edits app

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Instagram launched a new desktop Edits app on macOS in November 2026, allowing users to integrate AI agents like Muse to assemble and edit videos. The app was previously unavailable on desktop, with the mobile version launching last year. Simari confirmed the app includes a MCP for various AI tools, enabling creators to use any agent of their choice to edit, tweak, and work with their video content.

Key points

• Instagram introduced a standalone desktop Edits app on macOS in November 2026, enabling AI agent integration for video assembly.
• The app includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) allowing users to connect any AI agent, such as Muse, to perform video editing tasks.

Context

This update marks a significant shift for video creators, as the desktop version was previously unavailable. The app addresses long-standing demand for desktop functionality, offering a platform where creators can utilize various AI tools to enhance their content production workflow.

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The evidence is limited to a single interview with Simari and mentions of the app's launch date and features. Specific user adoption rates, performance metrics, or detailed technical specifications of the MCP are not provided in the source.

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