How to Research a Source or Subject with Copilot
Research sources or subjects with Copilot and ToolRouter. OSINT data for compliance tools.
Tool
Copilot pulls OSINT research data from within your IDE for building investigation management tools, journalist CRMs, or compliance audit systems. Query public records for a subject, extract structured findings, and wire the output into case management workflows.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- Ask: "Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search on [subject name]"
- Copilot returns structured public record findings
- Ask: "Return as JSON with confirmed_facts, inferred_data, sources, and risk_flags"
- Import the structured findings into your investigation or compliance system
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the People Search tool
Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search on Aleksei Petrov, a claimed Russian tech entrepreneur. Return typed JSON with confirmed_facts, inferred_data, source_urls, and risk_flags.
Tips
- Include source_urls in the schema so case managers can verify findings independently
- Separate confirmed_facts from inferred_data in the schema to enforce evidence standards
- Add a last_searched timestamp so case files show when the OSINT was last refreshed