How to Follow Product Launches with OpenClaw
Product launch tracking with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. New releases on demand.
Tool
OpenClaw tracks product launches and Show HN posts programmatically, returning structured data with engagement metrics and community sentiment indicators. Build automated product monitoring pipelines, create launch notification systems, and generate competitive intelligence reports from the structured output.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Tech News tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Find new product launches in tech news"
- OpenClaw returns recent launch stories
- Review the product details and community reaction
- Try out promising new tools
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Tech News tool
What new tools or products were announced in tech recently?
Tips
- Show HN posts are often the first announcement of new tools
- High comment counts signal strong community interest
- Check the discussion for real user feedback and comparisons