How to Write Business Reports with Claude
Write business reports and documents with Claude and ToolRouter. Generate formatted .docx files from prompts.
ToolWord DocumentsClaude writes business documents that follow professional conventions — executive summary first, numbered sections, recommendations clearly separated from analysis. You describe the situation and the purpose; Claude handles the structure and the prose, then generates the .docx.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Word Documents tool:
- Describe the report: "Write a project status report for a software migration project that is 3 weeks behind schedule"
- Claude drafts the report with appropriate business writing structure
- Review and refine in conversation: "Add a risks section and make the recommendations more direct"
- Generate the .docx and download
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Word Documents tool
Write a project status report for Q1. The project is a CRM migration. Status: 70% complete, 3 weeks behind schedule due to data quality issues. Key risks: data integrity and staff training. Recommendations: extend timeline by 2 weeks, add a data QA step.
Tips
- Give Claude the key facts and let it structure the narrative — do not pre-format the input
- Ask Claude to write in the voice of the person who will sign the document
- Request a one-paragraph executive summary at the top that captures the whole document in 4 sentences