---
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/tech-news/use-cases/follow-open-source-news/openclaw
---
# How to Follow Open Source News with OpenClaw

OpenClaw monitors open source releases and announcements programmatically, returning structured data with version numbers, breaking change flags, and community engagement metrics. Build dependency update tracking systems, create automated release digests, and feed project health signals into your technical decision-making pipeline.

## Setup

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

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask OpenClaw: "Find open source stories in tech news"
3. OpenClaw returns OSS-related stories
4. Review new releases and community reactions
5. Adopt or update tools based on the news

## Example Prompt

```
Show me open source project news from this week. Any new tools worth trying?
```

## Tips

- New projects with high discussion are worth evaluating
- Track release announcements for tools in your stack
- Community reactions give honest assessments that marketing sites do not
