Video Timeline Packer Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Automatically adjust video clip durations to fit strict production time limits.
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Why people use Video Timeline Packer
Video Timeline Packer for Video Production
This Connector does that math for you. You feed it your clips and your target time, and it gives you the plan. It figures out the best way to trim your footage first to keep the quality high, then handles the speed adjustments for the rest. You get a perfect fit every time.
What Vinkius changes
You get a precise plan to hit your target duration without doing the manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Fitting a long video into a 60-second reel
A creator has 90 seconds of footage for a 60-second reel.
- Real-world use case 02
Meeting strict TV ad deadlines
An editor needs to fit three 15-second spots into a 45-second slot.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking YouTube intro lengths
A user wants to make sure their intro and hook stay under 10 seconds.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Video Timeline Packer capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Video Timeline Packer.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Video Timeline Packer.
- 01 Capability
Timeline packing
Runs the full algorithm to adjust all clips to fit your target duration. It handles the heavy lifting of timing math.
- 02 Capability
Timeline surplus
Tells you exactly how much over or under your current clips are compared to your goal. It's great for quick checks.
- 03 Capability
Trimming capacity
Shows you how many seconds you can reclaim just by trimming your clips. Use this to see your options before speeding up.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Video Timeline Packer to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Video Timeline Packer from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Video Timeline Packer, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Video Timeline Packer for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Video Timeline Packer URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Video Timeline Packer in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"video-timeline-packer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Video Timeline Packer
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Video Timeline Packer, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"video-timeline-packer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Video Timeline Packer
Ask Copilot: "Using Video Timeline Packer, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"video-timeline-packer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Video Timeline Packer
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Video Timeline Packer, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"video-timeline-packer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Video Timeline Packer
Ask Cline: "Using Video Timeline Packer, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add video-timeline-packer --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dZcx7yk3kMwY3N210JswkAw5cndNwhg0TdToTNGL/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Video Timeline Packer
Ask Claude: "Using Video Timeline Packer, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Video Timeline Packer can move forward.
Video editors and social media creators who deal with strict time limits for ads, reels, or broadcast slots. It's for the person who spends too much time dragging clips on a timeline just to make them fit.
Social Media Content Creator
Adjusting raw footage to fit specific 15-second or 60-second platform requirements for TikTok or Reels.
Commercial Video Editor
Ensuring a brand's ad hits a precise hard duration for a paid broadcast slot.
Automated Content Pipeline Dev
Building a system that takes raw assets and generates a timed sequence automatically for a high-volume channel.
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Before you connect
Questions about Video Timeline Packer.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Video Timeline Packer help with my video edits?
It calculates exactly how much you need to trim or speed up your clips to hit a specific time goal. This saves you from doing manual math and dragging clips around on your timeline.
Can Video Timeline Packer help me fit a long video into a 60-second reel?
Yes. You can provide the agent with your footage lengths and a 60-second target. It will tell you which clips to shorten and which ones need a speed boost to fit perfectly.
Does Video Timeline Packer automatically edit my video files?
No, it provides the precise plan. It tells you exactly what adjustments to make, like how many seconds to trim or what speed to set for each clip.
How does Video Timeline Packer decide between trimming and speeding up?
It's designed to prioritize trimming first. Trimming preserves the original visual speed of your footage, while speeding up is used as a secondary option to ensure you hit your deadline.
Can I use Video Timeline Packer for multiple clips at once?
Absolutely. It's built to handle entire sequences. You can give it a list of multiple clips, and it will calculate the adjustments for the whole timeline at once.
What happens if my clips are way too long for the target time?
The capability will identify the total deficit. It then calculates the most efficient way to cut and speed up your footage to get as close to your target as possible.
How does the capability decide between trimming and speeding up?
The algorithm follows a strict hierarchy: it first attempts to reclaim time by trimming the longest available trimmable clips down to their minimum duration. Only if the deficit remains after all possible trimming is exhausted will it attempt to increase playback speed using the timeline_packing capability.
Can I use this with Cursor or Claude Desktop?
Yes, you can connect this Connector to any compatible client including Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, and Windsurf via the Vinkius Edge connection URL.
What happens if the target duration is too short for even the minimum durations?
If the required speed factor to reach the target exceeds a clip's max_speed_factor, or if the target duration is smaller than the sum of fixed elements, the capability will return an error indicating that packing is impossible.
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