---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/academic-research/use-cases/find-research-citations/openclaw
---
# How to Find Citations with OpenClaw

OpenClaw traverses citation networks programmatically, extracting reference data across multiple papers in a single session. Build citation graph databases, map research clusters through co-citation analysis, and generate comprehensive bibliographies for literature reviews by automating the citation chain traversal.

## Setup

openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask OpenClaw: "Get the details and references for this paper"
3. OpenClaw returns full paper metadata and citations
4. Review the reference list
5. Follow chains to related work

## Example Prompt

```
Get the full citation details for this paper. I need the reference list for my literature review.
```

## Tips

- Start with a well-known paper and trace its references backward
- High citation counts indicate foundational or controversial work
- Use paper IDs from search results for precise lookups
