How to Generate Social Reel Music with Claude
Create music for Reels and TikToks with Claude and ToolRouter. Original short-form video audio.
Tool
Claude produces short-form social audio through rapid iteration in your terminal. Describe the vibe, generate a 15 or 30-second track, and refine the hook and energy through quick conversational turns. Claude can produce a week's worth of unique social audio in one fast-paced session.
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 Music Generator tool:
- Ask Claude: "Generate a 15-second catchy track for an Instagram Reel using music-generator"
- Claude creates a short, engaging track optimized for social video
- Request: "Make a 30-second version too" or "Try a different style"
- Download and add to your video edit
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Music Generator tool
Generate a 15-second upbeat, catchy track for an Instagram Reel showing a product unboxing. Should have an immediate hook and energetic feel.
Tips
- Short-form tracks need an immediate hook -- ask for a strong opening
- Generate multiple options to A/B test which performs best
- Specify the exact platform duration: 15s for TikTok, 30s or 60s for Reels