Trim and Cut Clips
Precisely trim video footage and extract the best segments without opening heavy editing software.
Merge Video Segments
Combine multiple video clips into a single cohesive video with smooth transitions between segments.
ToolMany video projects start as a collection of separate clips — interview segments, B-roll shots, screen recordings, and intro/outro clips. Assembling these into a polished final video normally requires timeline-based editing software and hours of drag-and-drop work.
ToolRouter's edit_footage skill merges multiple video segments in sequence with optional transitions between them. Specify the order, add crossfades or cuts, and finalize_video produces the finished output. This handles the most common assembly task without requiring you to learn video editing software.
This is perfect for YouTubers assembling multi-camera footage, educators combining lecture segments with screen recordings, and marketing teams building compilation videos from multiple source clips.
Agent Guides
Claude
- Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
- Provide your clips: "Merge these 4 video clips in order: intro.mp4, demo.mp4, testimonial.mp4, outro.mp4"
- Claude calls edit_footage to assemble the clips with transitions
ChatGPT
- Add ToolRouter to ChatGPT using MCP configuration
- Describe what to merge: "Combine these 3 interview clips into one video"
- ChatGPT processes the merge via ToolRouter
Copilot
- Add ToolRouter to Copilot MCP config
- In Copilot Chat: "Merge my tutorial part-1.mp4, part-2.mp4, and part-3.mp4 into one video"
- Copilot assembles the clips via ToolRouter
OpenClaw
- Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
- Provide the clips: "Merge these event highlight clips into a 2-minute recap video"
- OpenClaw assembles the clips with transitions
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