Installation Guide

HANDS UP Installation & Usage Guide

SubFlow · SeekFlow · CutFlow  ·  v1.6

🔄 Already installed an older version? Just download the latest ZIP and double-click installHandsUp.command again — it will overwrite the old files automatically. No uninstall needed.
💻 Apple Silicon Mac（M1 / M2 / M3 / M4）
🎬 DaVinci Resolve 20 (free or Studio)
🌐 Safari / Chrome / Firefox (for CutFlow)
📡 Internet connection
💾 ~2 GB free space
SubFlow
SubFlow
AI subtitle generation — use directly inside DaVinci
SeekFlow
SeekFlow
Subtitle keyword search — jump to any clip instantly
CutFlow
CutFlow
AI smart auto-editing — launch from DaVinci script menu
1

Install SubFlow + SeekFlow

Unzip the downloaded ZIP, open the HANDSUP_v1.6 folder, and find this file:

📄 installHandsUp.command

Double-click it. Terminal will open automatically and begin installation.

⚠️ First time says "Cannot be opened"?
Right-click the file → select Open → click Open again.
Only needed the first time — double-click works normally after that.

Terminal will show installation progress — no action needed, just wait:

[1/9] Checking system requirements ✅
[2/9] Checking DaVinci Resolve ✅
[3/9] Checking Homebrew ...
[4/9] Checking Python 3.11 ...
[5/9] Checking ffmpeg ...
[6/9] Setting up Python environment ...
[7/9] Downloading AI model ... ← ~1.5 GB download, may take 5–20 min
[8/9] Installing SubFlow + SeekFlow ✅
[9/9] Setting up CutFlow ✅
✅ When you see "Installation Complete!", installation is done. Press Enter to close the window.

Two things to do after installation:

①
Restart DaVinci Resolve
Fully quit (Command + Q) and reopen — plugins appear after restart.
②
Grant Terminal Accessibility Permission
The installer will auto-open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. Find Terminal and toggle it on.
2

Using SubFlow — AI Subtitle Generation

Open from the DaVinci Resolve top menu:

Workspace → Scripts → Utility → HANDS UP → SubFlow

Steps

  1. 1.Open SubFlow (path above)
  2. 2.Click Generate Subtitles
  3. 3.Wait for completion — subtitles auto-imported to timeline ✅
💡 On first run, the AI model takes ~30 seconds to load. Subsequent runs are faster.
3

Using SeekFlow — Subtitle Search

Open from the DaVinci Resolve top menu:

Workspace → Scripts → Utility → HANDS UP → SeekFlow

Steps

  1. 1.Ensure subtitles are on the timeline (from SubFlow or imported manually)
  2. 2.Open SeekFlow
  3. 3.Type a keyword in the search box (any language that appears in your video)
  4. 4.Click any result — timeline auto-jumps to that clip ✅
4

Using CutFlow — AI Auto-Editing

In DaVinci Resolve, go to:

Workspace → Scripts → Utility → HANDS UP → CutFlow

CutFlow opens in your browser automatically.

First time only

  1. 1.Enter the License Key from your purchase email to activate
  2. 2.Key is saved locally — subsequent launches go straight to the app

Steps

  1. 1.Open your project in DaVinci Resolve
  2. 2.Prepare an empty timeline in DaVinci Resolve — CutFlow will insert the auto-cut clips here
  3. 3.Launch CutFlow from the Scripts menu
  4. 4.Set your basic parameters in CutFlow
  5. 5.Click "Start Analysis" — CutFlow auto-generates your edit ✅
💡 You can also launch CutFlow directly by double-clicking openCutFlow.command in the HANDSUP_v1.6 folder — useful when DaVinci Resolve is not open.
5

About Your License Key

All three tools share the same License Key, found in your purchase confirmation email.

  • •First time using any tool, an input box appears — enter your Key
  • •Key is saved locally — no need to re-enter
  • • If you see "License expired" → renew at handsup.work
⚠️ Do not move or delete the HANDSUP_v1.6 folder. The plugins need its files to run. We recommend keeping it in your Documents folder.

FAQ

Installation stuck on "Downloading AI model" for a long time? ▼
This downloads ~1.5 GB of AI model data — with a slow connection it may take over 30 minutes. Keep your connection active and wait. If it fails, double-click the installer again to resume from where it left off.
Can't see HANDS UP in the DaVinci Resolve menu? ▼
Make sure you fully quit and restarted DaVinci Resolve (Command + Q, not just closing the window). If it still doesn't appear, check that Terminal's Accessibility toggle is on in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
Getting a message about needing "Apple Silicon Mac"? ▼
HANDS UP currently only supports Macs with M-series chips (M1/M2/M3/M4). Intel Macs are not supported at this time.
Getting "Subscription required" or "Invalid License"? ▼
Please verify your License Key is correct and your subscription is active. Contact [email protected] if you need help.
SubFlow / SeekFlow not responding when clicked in DaVinci? ▼
Check that Terminal's Accessibility toggle is on in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. This permission is required for the plugins to control DaVinci Resolve.

📧 Still have questions?

Email us — we respond within 24 hours on business days.

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