How to Discover Content Trends with ChatGPT

Discover social media trends with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Data-driven trend identification.

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Social Media Content

ChatGPT discovers content trends with strategic interpretation, pulling posts from trendsetters in your niche and generating a trend intelligence report. It identifies the content innovations gaining traction, explains why they are working, and suggests how your brand can participate authentically. Reports include ready-to-execute content concepts for each trend.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouter
Description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.
MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
3Check the box and click Create

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Social Media Content tool:

  1. Ask: "Get recent TikTok videos and YouTube content from top creators in my industry"
  2. ChatGPT identifies emerging themes and format trends
  3. Request: "Create a trend report with specific content ideas for our brand"
  4. Ask for execution tips and timing recommendations for each trend

Example Prompt

Try this with ChatGPT using the Social Media Content tool
What content trends are emerging in the tech space? Pull recent content from top creators and create a trend report.

Tips

  • ChatGPT formats trend reports that are ready for team presentations
  • Ask for platform-specific trend differences -- TikTok and YouTube trends often diverge
  • Request a priority ranking based on relevance to your specific audience

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