---
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-shop-products/use-cases/research-trending-products/openclaw
---
# How to Research Trending Products with OpenClaw

OpenClaw excels at systematic product research across social commerce platforms, treating market intelligence as a repeatable pipeline rather than a one-off investigation. Set up batch queries to scan multiple product categories on TikTok Shop and Amazon simultaneously, producing structured datasets you can pipe into spreadsheets, dashboards, or inventory management systems. The structured output format means you can schedule regular research runs and compare results over time, building a longitudinal view of market trends that spot-checks would miss.

## Setup

openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask OpenClaw: "Search TikTok Shop for trending kitchen gadgets"
3. OpenClaw returns products with sales signals and pricing data
4. Request: "Which of these products have the best review-to-price ratio?"
5. Use the data to make informed sourcing and listing decisions

## Example Prompt

```
Search TikTok Shop for trending pet products. Which ones have strong reviews and good pricing potential?
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## Tips

- Combine keyword searches across related niches for comprehensive market coverage
- Ask for products sorted by review count to find proven sellers
- Run regular searches to build a trend database over time
