How to Research a Source or Subject with Claude
Research a source or subject with Claude and ToolRouter. OSINT and deep web research for investigative work.
Tool
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.
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 People Search tool:
- 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 Claude using 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