How to Create Highlight Reels with Claude
Create highlight reels using Claude and ToolRouter. AI-compiled best moments from long videos.
Tool
Claude turns highlight reel creation into a conversational editing session in your terminal. Provide your timestamp list, specify transitions between clips, and iterate on the compilation through natural dialogue. Claude can add title cards between segments and normalize audio levels as part of the multi-step conversation, producing a polished reel without timeline editing.
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 Video Editor tool:
- Provide timestamps: "Extract highlights from this webinar at 5:30, 18:00, 34:15, and 52:00"
- Claude extracts and assembles the segments using edit_footage
- Add transitions: "Add quick crossfades between each highlight"
- Finalize: "Export the highlight reel at 1080p with finalize_video"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Video Editor tool
Create a 3-minute highlight reel from this 90-minute conference talk. Extract the key moments at 4:00-5:30, 12:15-14:00, 28:30-30:45, 45:00-47:00, and 67:00-69:30. Add brief crossfades between clips.
Tips
- Provide timestamps for the most impactful moments to guide the extraction
- Ask Claude to add title cards between segments identifying each topic
- Create both a short (1-minute) social cut and a longer (5-minute) YouTube cut