How to Add Transition Effects with Copilot
Add video transitions in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Polished edits without editing software.
Tool
Copilot adds transition effects within your IDE, making it easy to polish tutorial recordings and demo videos. Simple crossfades and fade-in/out effects can be applied quickly through chat without switching to dedicated video editing software.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Editor tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Add crossfade transitions between each section of my tutorial video"
- Copilot applies the transitions via ToolRouter
- Customize: "Make the transitions faster — 0.3 seconds each"
- Render the video with finalize_video
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Video Editor tool
Add smooth crossfade transitions (0.3s each) between each chapter of my tutorial recording. Add a fade-from-black at the start and fade-to-black at the end.
Tips
- Simple crossfades work best for technical tutorial content
- Add fade-in/out at the video start and end for a professional touch
- Keep transitions consistent throughout for a clean, focused feel