---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/social-media-search/use-cases/research-social-trends/claude
---
# How to Research Social Trends with Claude

Claude turns social trend research into a guided terminal investigation. Search for content around emerging topics and Claude identifies the signals -- rising search volume, creator adoption, audience engagement patterns. Ask follow-up questions like "is this a genuine trend or just noise?" or "how can we position our brand within this conversation?" for actionable trend intelligence.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Search for trending keywords around AI tools on TikTok and YouTube"
3. Claude finds content and conversations around the topic with engagement data
4. Ask: "Is this a growing trend or has it peaked? What is the trajectory?"
5. Claude analyzes the data and gives a trend stage assessment

## Example Prompt

```
Research social media trends around "sustainable fashion" on TikTok and YouTube. Is this trending up and should we create content about it?
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## Tips

- Ask Claude to identify sub-trends within a broad topic for niche content opportunities
- Request a trend timing recommendation -- when to publish for maximum impact
- Claude can suggest content angles that add value to the trending conversation
