How to Create Explainer Clips with Claude
Create explainer clips using Claude and ToolRouter. AI-animated concept videos for any topic.
Tool
Claude turns complex concept explanations into animated clips through conversational refinement in your terminal. Walk through the process you want to visualize step by step, and Claude translates each stage into clear animation. The iterative workflow lets you refine individual steps without regenerating the entire clip, making it efficient for technical explanations.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Generate Video tool:
- Describe the concept: "Create an explainer clip showing how data flows from our API to the dashboard"
- Claude generates the animated explainer using text_to_video
- Refine: "Add more visual detail to the data transformation step"
- Create a series of explainer clips covering your entire product workflow
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Generate Video tool
Create a 20-second explainer clip showing how two-factor authentication works. Animate the flow: user enters password, phone receives code, user enters code, access granted. Simple, clear visual style.
Tips
- Keep explainer clips under 30 seconds for maximum engagement
- Describe each step of the process explicitly for clearer animations
- Ask Claude to create a series that builds on each concept progressively