How to Track Research Trends with Claude
Track research trends with Claude and ToolRouter. Monitor academic field evolution.
Tool
Claude reveals research trends through comparative searching across time periods. Run the same query for different years, compare publication volumes, and identify new terminology or subtopics that appeared recently. The multi-step conversation builds a temporal picture of how a field is evolving that no single search can provide.
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 Academic Research tool:
- Ask Claude: "Search for papers on quantum computing from each of the last 5 years using academic-research"
- Claude returns papers grouped by time period
- Ask: "What subtopics have grown the most?"
- Identify emerging directions and declining areas
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Academic Research tool
Track how research on large language models has evolved over the past three years. What subtopics are gaining momentum?
Tips
- Compare publication counts across time periods to spot growth
- Rapidly cited recent papers indicate hot new directions
- Ask Claude to identify new terminology that appeared recently