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How to Trim and Cut Clips with OpenClaw

Trim and cut video clips with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. AI-powered video editing for clean, precise cuts.

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OpenClaw processes video trimming through automated batch workflows. Feed in multiple recordings with timestamp lists and produce all trimmed clips in a single pass. This pipeline approach is ideal for teams that regularly process large volumes of raw footage -- webinar recordings, support call clips, or event content -- into polished deliverables.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp
2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools
No API key needed — account created automatically.All platforms →

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Editor tool:

  1. Provide the video: "Trim this recording to keep only the main presentation from 3:00 to 45:00"
  2. OpenClaw processes the edit and returns the trimmed clip
  3. Batch edits: "Extract 5 highlight clips from this hour-long recording"
  4. Export in the format and resolution you need

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Video Editor tool
Trim my conference talk recording. Remove the first 5 minutes of setup, cut the Q&A after 40:00, and remove the audio dropout from 22:10 to 22:30.

Tips

  • OpenClaw can batch-process trim operations on multiple videos
  • Specify output format and quality for platform-specific requirements
  • Ask for both the trimmed full video and individual segment clips

More OpenClaw Guides

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