---
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/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends/copilot
---
# How to Investigate Technology Trends with Copilot

Copilot puts deep research capabilities inside your IDE for the moments when building requires understanding something new. Research technical architectures, regulatory requirements, API ecosystems, or competitive landscapes without leaving your editor, then incorporate findings directly into architecture decision records, design documents, or technical specifications. This is especially valuable when you hit a knowledge gap mid-implementation and need comprehensive context fast rather than a shallow search result.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Add ToolRouter to Copilot MCP config
2. Ask: "Research the state of [technology] using deep-research"
3. Review the technology analysis inline in your editor
4. Ask Copilot to identify integration patterns and migration paths for the technology
5. Use the research to inform your technical architecture decisions

## Example Prompt

```
Research the state of edge computing platforms in 2026. Which ones are production-ready for our Node.js stack?
```

## Tips

- Copilot can translate technology research into specific technical requirements
- Great for evaluating new tools and frameworks with comprehensive context
- Use research to build proof-of-concept plans with realistic scope estimates
