ViMax: video generator — what it does and what you need to run it

ViMax is an open-source video generator that the authors describe as an agentic video generation system. One tool combines the roles of director, screenwriter, producer, and video generator. The project was created by the Data Intelligence Lab@HKU and is intended for those who need a combination of plot planning and direct video sequence creation.

What it does

As described by the authors, ViMax works as an agentic system: individual components handle different stages of video production. The project fact sheet lists four roles — Director, Screenwriter, Producer, and Video Generator. This means the system can handle not only the final frame generation but also the preparatory stages: script formation, staging decisions, and process production.

The repository is tagged with agentic-aigc and video-generation. The fact sheet does not provide a detailed description of supported formats, video duration, or resolution — the authors do not specify these parameters.

What you need to run it

The code is written in Python and is distributed under the MIT license. This permits free use, modification, and distribution, including commercial projects, provided the copyright notice is retained.

The last code change is dated July 29, 2026, and the latest release is v1.2.0. Memory, GPU, and operating system requirements are not specified in the fact sheet. The authors do not provide minimum or recommended hardware specifications.

The source code is available in the repository github.com/HKUDS/ViMax. Additional information is published on the page arxiv.org/abs/2606.07649.

Who it is for

The project will be of interest to developers and researchers working with agentic approaches to content generation who want to explore how the “script — staging — generation” pipeline works within a single system. The open source and MIT license allow ViMax to be integrated into your own pipelines and adapted to specific tasks.

Those looking for a ready-made user service with a web interface and predictable hardware requirements may find this project unsuitable: the fact sheet contains no information about ready-made builds, interface, or supported platforms. All that is stated is open-source Python code.

ViMax should be considered a research tool with an agentic architecture. The authors do not disclose in the fact sheet how convenient it is for everyday use or what resources are needed to run it.