# StockFinder AI

> Free, open-source desktop app for YouTube creators. Paste a video script, get a curated Pexels b-roll pack downloaded to your machine — organized with attribution and ready for Premiere, DaVinci, or CapCut.

## What it does

StockFinder AI reads your narration script, splits it into visual beats, searches Pexels photos and videos with AI-driven keywords, and downloads matching stock assets to a local project folder. It is not a video editor — it automates the stock research phase before your timeline.

## Who it's for

- YouTube creators (documentary, explainer, faceless channels)
- Short-form editors (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Reels)
- Freelance video editors with tight client turnarounds
- Developers interested in Electron, AI agents, and media tooling

## Key facts

- License: MIT (free forever, no subscription)
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Runs locally on your machine — no StockFinder cloud servers
- Requires: free Pexels API key + your own LLM API key (OpenAI, Gemini, or OpenRouter)
- Typical active time per run: ~10 minutes (vs. 2–4 hours manual Pexels searching)
- Source code: https://github.com/birol-dev/Pexels

## Pricing

See [pricing.md](pricing.md) — the app is $0. You pay only for your own LLM API usage (typically cents per script run). Pexels API access is free within rate limits.

## How it works

1. Paste your script and choose platform (YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, Reels) and visual style
2. AI agent maps script into beats with targeted search queries
3. Agent searches Pexels, selects candidates, downloads to organized folders
4. Review in Media Library, export manifest.json with full Pexels attribution

## Key pages

- Homepage: https://birol-dev.github.io/Pexels/
- Download: https://github.com/birol-dev/Pexels/releases
- Source code: https://github.com/birol-dev/Pexels
- Pricing: https://birol-dev.github.io/Pexels/pricing.md
- Pexels API (required): https://www.pexels.com/api/

## Comparison: StockFinder AI vs manual Pexels workflow

| Aspect | Manual Pexels | StockFinder AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time per video | 2–4 hours | ~10 minutes active time |
| Search method | Manual keyword guessing | AI beat mapping + intent queries |
| Organization | Scattered downloads | Named folders + manifest.json |
| Attribution | Manual, error-prone | Built into exports |
| Cost | Free (Pexels) + your time | Free app + LLM API cents/run |
| Privacy | Browser-based | Runs 100% locally |

## FAQ highlights

- Not a video editor — stock research assistant only
- Script sent to your chosen LLM provider, not to StockFinder servers
- Human approval mode available before downloads
- Full Pexels photographer attribution in manifest exports

## Last updated

2026-06-09