How to Investigate Technology Trends with Claude
Research technology trends using Claude and ToolRouter. Deep analysis of emerging tech for strategic decisions.
Tool
Claude makes deep research a hands-on exploration from your terminal where you drive the investigation in real time. Start with a broad question, review the initial findings, and progressively narrow your inquiry by asking follow-up questions that dig into the most promising threads. The session-based workflow keeps your entire research trail in one place, making it easy to trace how you arrived at your conclusions and revisit earlier findings when later discoveries change the picture.
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 Deep Research tool:
- Ask Claude: "Research the current state and trajectory of [technology] using deep-research"
- Claude delivers a comprehensive analysis covering adoption, maturity, key players, and use cases
- Ask: "Where is this technology on the adoption curve and what are the risks of adopting it now?"
- Claude provides a risk-adjusted recommendation for timing your technology adoption
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Deep Research tool
Research the state of WebAssembly in 2026. Where is adoption, what are the production use cases, and should we bet on it for our next product architecture?
Tips
- Ask Claude to compare the technology against alternatives to understand relative positioning
- Request specific adoption metrics and case studies from companies of your size
- Claude can identify the inflection points that would signal it is time to adopt or wait