---
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/book-search/use-cases/search-technical-books/claude
---
# How to Search Technical Books with Claude

Claude helps you find the right technical book for your current knowledge level. Search by technology, then ask about prerequisites, compare reference books against tutorial-style guides, and check whether newer editions exist. The iterative conversation leads you to the one book that fits your exact learning needs.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Search for books on Rust programming using book-search"
3. Claude returns relevant technical book results
4. Ask: "Which is best for someone coming from C++?"
5. Choose the book that matches your background and goals

## Example Prompt

```
Find the best books on database internals and distributed systems. I want deep technical books, not introductory guides.
```

## Tips

- Specify your current knowledge level for more relevant recommendations
- Ask Claude to distinguish between reference books and learning-focused books
- Check if newer editions exist for older but classic technical books
