How to Follow Product Launches with Copilot
Product launches in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. New tools as they ship.
Tool
Copilot catches new developer tool releases in your IDE, surfacing launches most relevant to your technology stack. Evaluate new frameworks and libraries without leaving your editor, check community reception of releases that affect your dependencies, and discover tools that could improve your workflow.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Tech News tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find recent product launches in tech news"
- Copilot returns new product stories
- Evaluate new tools relevant to your stack
- Get details on promising launches
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Tech News tool
What new developer tools or libraries launched this week? Check tech news.
Tips
- Stay ahead of the curve on new tools relevant to your work
- Watch for new releases of frameworks you depend on
- Community discussion reveals real-world experiences with new products