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Discover Viral Content

Search for the most-shared and most-viewed content on specific topics to find viral inspiration.

Quick answer: Use the Social Media Search tool through ToolRouter to discover viral content directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.

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Social Media Search

Viral content does not happen by accident -- it follows patterns. By searching for specific topics and analyzing which content about those topics has gone viral, you can reverse-engineer the elements that trigger sharing and massive viewership. This is not about copying content; it is about understanding the mechanics of virality in your niche.

The Social Media Search tool lets you search TikTok and YouTube for any topic and discover the content that is generating the most engagement. You find the videos that broke through, the angles that resonated, and the creators who made it happen. This data is the foundation for creating your own content that has a real chance of going viral.

This workflow is invaluable for content creators studying virality, brand teams planning high-impact campaigns, and agencies pitching viral content strategies. The search data shows you what virality actually looks like in your specific niche, not generic advice about hooks and thumbnails.

How to discover viral content with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw

Claude turns viral content discovery into an analytical terminal session. Search for rapidly spreading content in your niche and Claude identifies what is going viral, why it is spreading, and whether your brand can participate. Ask follow-up questions like "can we create a response to this viral trend?" or "is this trend relevant to our audience?" for strategic virality assessment.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Open connector settings Open Settings

2Add a custom connector with these details

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Let Claude set you up Open Claude

How to discover viral content with Claude

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

Ask Claude: "Search for the most viral content about our topic on TikTok and YouTube"
Claude finds top-performing content with view counts and engagement data
Ask: "What do the viral pieces have in common? What made them spread?"
Claude identifies the viral elements you can adapt for your own content
Request a content brief based on the most successful viral patterns

Example prompt for Claude

Try this with Claude using the Social Media Search tool

Find the most viral content about "productivity hacks" on TikTok and YouTube. What makes these pieces spread and how can we replicate it?

Tips for Claude

Ask Claude to identify the hook structure used in the most viral content
Request a virality checklist based on the common elements of top performers
Claude can distinguish between evergreen viral content and flash-in-the-pan moments

ChatGPT discovers viral content with strategic opportunity assessment, searching for rapidly spreading posts and generating a viral content brief. It analyzes why each piece went viral, evaluates whether your brand can authentically participate, and suggests specific content responses that capitalize on the momentum without appearing forced.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode

2Click Create app and enter these details

Name

ToolRouter

Icon

Download

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

How to discover viral content with ChatGPT

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

Ask: "Search for viral content about our topic on TikTok and YouTube"
ChatGPT returns the top-performing content with virality analysis
Request: "Create a viral content playbook based on what these pieces have in common"
Ask for specific content ideas that apply the viral patterns to your brand

Example prompt for ChatGPT

Try this with ChatGPT using the Social Media Search tool

Find viral content about "home office setups" on TikTok and YouTube. Create a playbook of viral elements I can use.

Tips for ChatGPT

ChatGPT creates actionable viral content playbooks from real examples
Ask for platform-specific viral patterns -- TikTok and YouTube virality differs
Request a content calendar that incorporates viral format opportunities

Copilot pulls viral content data from your IDE for building virality detection into your content tools. Search for rapidly growing content and Copilot helps write the velocity scoring, trend classification, and opportunity assessment algorithms that surface viral content relevant to your brand.

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

ToolRouter

Server description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Set Authentication to None and click Create

How to discover viral content with Copilot

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

Ask: "Search for top-performing content about our topic on TikTok"
Review the viral content data with engagement metrics
Ask Copilot to analyze the common attributes of viral content
Generate a structured virality model from the data

Example prompt for Copilot

Try this with Copilot using the Social Media Search tool

Search for viral content about "coding tutorials" on TikTok and YouTube. Analyze the engagement data for viral patterns.

Tips for Copilot

Copilot can generate virality prediction models from the data
Build automated content scoring systems based on viral attributes
Use the data to inform A/B testing for your own content

OpenClaw automates viral content discovery by batch-searching across platforms with momentum-based filtering. Output includes structured viral content reports with spread velocity, engagement ratios, and content classification data. Schedule frequent runs to catch viral opportunities within their narrow window of relevance.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI

npm install -g toolrouter-mcp

2Call tools directly from OpenClaw

toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools

How to discover viral content with OpenClaw

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

Ask: "Search for viral content about our topic on TikTok and YouTube"
OpenClaw returns the most-viewed and most-shared content
Request: "What viral patterns can we replicate for our brand?"
Create content that applies the proven viral elements

Example prompt for OpenClaw

Try this with OpenClaw using the Social Media Search tool

Find the most viral content about our niche on TikTok. What patterns can we use for our own content?

Tips for OpenClaw

Study viral content across multiple niches for cross-pollination ideas
Ask for a virality scoring system based on the patterns found
Combine with trend research to time your viral content attempts perfectly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I discover viral content with an AI assistant?

Search for the most-shared and most-viewed content on specific topics to find viral inspiration. Connect the Social Media Search tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Search for the most viral content about our topic on TikTok and YouTube" Claude finds top-performing content with view counts and engagement data

Which AI assistants can discover viral content?

Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all discover viral content using the Social Media Search tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.

What does the Social Media Search tool do?

Search across TikTok users, keywords, hashtags, and YouTube to find relevant social media content and creators.

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