---
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/competitor-research/use-cases/identify-strengths-weaknesses/claude
---
# How to Identify Competitor Strengths and Weaknesses with Claude

Claude builds competitor SWOT analyses through a strategic conversation that draws on multiple data sources. After the initial analysis, ask Claude to pressure-test the findings, explore how strengths could become vulnerabilities under market shifts, or identify defensive strategies for your own weaknesses that competitors might exploit.

## Setup

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

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Research Shopify's strengths and weaknesses using the competitor-research tool"
3. Claude returns a comprehensive analysis covering product, market, and strategic dimensions
4. Ask: "Build a SWOT analysis comparing Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce"
5. Request: "Which weaknesses represent the biggest opportunities for us?"

## Example Prompt

```
Research Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Build a SWOT analysis for each and identify the most exploitable weaknesses across the group.
```

## Tips

- Ask Claude to rank weaknesses by exploitability and market impact
- Request a competitive battle card format for your sales team
- Claude can identify strengths that are difficult to replicate vs. easy to copy
