How to Research Sources or Subjects with OpenClaw
Research sources or subjects with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Batch OSINT for investigations.
Tool
OpenClaw processes OSINT research queries in batch, returning normalized public-record findings for investigation management platforms, compliance audit systems, or bulk source vetting workflows. Run multiple subject searches in one session and maintain a consistent evidence schema.
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 People Search tool:
- Prepare a list of subjects with known identifiers
- Ask: "Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search for each subject"
- OpenClaw returns aggregated public findings for each person
- Keep output in a stable schema with confirmed_facts, inferred_data, sources, and risk_flags
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the People Search tool
Use people-search to run deep_search and osint_search on these three subjects: [Name 1 — claimed role, city], [Name 2 — claimed role, city], [Name 3 — claimed role, city]. Return stable JSON with confirmed_facts, inferred_data, source_urls, and risk_flags for all three.
Tips
- Process subjects one at a time if identifier ambiguity is a risk
- Include source_urls in every record so findings can be independently verified
- Flag subjects with zero corroborated public presence as requiring escalation before any reliance