How to Monitor Tech News with Claude
Monitor tech news with Claude and ToolRouter. Top technology stories on demand.
Tool
Claude integrates tech news into your development workflow as a natural conversation. Get the top stories, then dive deeper into specific articles, ask about implications for your stack, and filter by topic. The multi-step approach means you engage with the stories that actually matter to you rather than scanning headlines.
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 the top tech stories right now using tech-news"
- Claude returns the current top stories with links and discussion counts
- Ask: "Summarize the top 5 stories for me"
- Dive deeper into stories that interest you
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Tech News tool
What are the top technology news stories right now? Give me a quick summary of each.
Tips
- Run this daily to stay current without manually checking news sites
- Ask Claude to filter stories by topic like AI, security, or startups
- High discussion counts often indicate controversial or significant stories