How to Find Where to Buy an Item from an Image with Claude
Find where to buy an item from an image with Claude and ToolRouter. Visual shopping search.
Tool
Claude turns an image URL into a shopping conversation. Submit the URL, get the product identification and shopping sources, then ask follow-up questions about price range, available colours, or size options. Claude helps you evaluate the options and navigate to the best purchase choice.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Style Finder tool:
- Find an image URL of the item you want to locate
- Ask: "Use style-finder to find where to buy the item in this image: [URL]"
- Claude returns product identification and purchase options
- Ask follow-up questions about colour variants, price range, or size availability to narrow the choice
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Style Finder tool
I found this image of a mid-century modern sideboard on a design blog: [URL]. Use style-finder to identify the product and find where I can buy it or something very similar. Tell me about the style, typical price range, and the best places to find it.
Tips
- Use direct image URLs rather than page URLs for the most accurate product identification
- Ask Claude to find similar alternatives if the exact item is out of stock or out of budget
- Ask about style keywords from the result so you can search further on your own if needed