How to Follow Open Source News with Claude
Track open source news with Claude and ToolRouter. OSS releases and updates instantly.
Tool
Claude helps you track the open source ecosystem through targeted investigation. Find new releases and project announcements, then dig into breaking changes, migration paths, and community reception for the projects you depend on. The conversation ensures you understand the impact before deciding whether to update.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Tech News tool:
- Ask Claude: "Get new tech stories and filter for open source news using tech-news"
- Claude returns open source related stories
- Ask: "Get the details on this release -- what are the breaking changes?"
- Stay current with your open source dependencies
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Tech News tool
What open source project releases or announcements are in the tech news today? Focus on web development tools.
Tips
- Look for Show HN posts to discover promising new projects early
- Ask Claude to identify breaking changes in major releases
- Track projects you depend on by searching for their names