Verify an Individual's Background
Research publicly available information about a person before a hire, partnership, or meeting.
Research a Source or Subject
Use OSINT and deep web search to verify sources, check backgrounds, and research subjects for investigative work.
Quick answer: Use the People Search tool through ToolRouter to research a source or subject directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolJournalists, investigators, and due diligence professionals often need to establish the public footprint of an individual before relying on them as a source or reporting on them as a subject. A source's credibility depends on what their public record independently confirms — not what they claim in a single conversation.
The deep_search and osint_search skills pull publicly available information from across the web, including news archives, professional directories, public records, and other accessible data points. Combined, they give a comprehensive picture of an individual's verifiable public presence.
Investigative journalists, compliance professionals, and private investigators use this to build a fact-checked foundation before publishing, filing, or advising — reducing the risk of acting on unverified information.
How to research a source or subject with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
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
Claude investigates a person's public footprint through a structured OSINT conversation. Run deep_search and osint_search on the subject, then ask Claude to assess the quality of the evidence, identify corroborating sources, and flag the questions that still need answering before you rely on the findings.
How to research a source or subject
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Provide the subject's name and any known identifiers: employer, location, claimed role
- Ask: "Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search on [name]"
- Claude returns aggregated public findings from multiple OSINT sources
- Ask Claude to assess what is independently corroborated, what is single-source, and what the most important unanswered question is
Example prompt
Try this with the People Search tool
I am investigating claims made by a whistleblower named Michael Torres, a claimed former executive at a logistics company in Rotterdam. Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search. Tell me what public records corroborate their claimed background, what is unverified, and the key open questions before I rely on them as a source.
Tips
- Ask Claude to distinguish single-source findings from claims corroborated by multiple independent sources
- Use osint_search specifically for deeper signals like public records and professional directory listings
- Always treat the output as a research starting point, not a verified conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I research a source or subject with an AI assistant?
Use OSINT and deep web search to verify sources, check backgrounds, and research subjects for investigative work. Connect the People Search tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Provide the subject's name and any known identifiers: employer, location, claimed role Ask: "Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search on [name]"
Which AI assistants can research a source or subject?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all research a source or subject using the People Search tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the People Search tool do?
Find publicly available information about individuals using web and OSINT data sources.
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