How to Track Commodity Prices with OpenClaw
Track commodity prices with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Automated commodity price monitoring and alerts.
Tool
OpenClaw monitors commodity prices on a schedule and delivers structured updates without manual checks. Define a watchlist of energy and metals commodities, set price thresholds, and receive automated alerts when moves exceed your configured limits — keeping you informed without constant manual monitoring.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Finance Data tool:
- Ask: "Get current prices for WTI crude oil, Brent crude, gold, and silver"
- OpenClaw returns live prices with change data
- Ask: "Flag any commodity that has moved more than 3% today"
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Finance Data tool
Get current prices for oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and copper. Flag anything that has moved more than 2% in the last 24 hours and show the direction of each move.
Tips
- Define a daily commodity check as a recurring task to maintain market awareness
- Ask for percentage moves rather than absolute prices to compare across different commodity scales
- Set threshold alerts for commodities that directly affect your business costs