How to Monitor Tech News with Copilot
Tech news in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Stay current while coding.
Tool
Copilot brings tech news directly into your editor so you catch important announcements without context switching. Scan for security advisories affecting your dependencies, spot new tool releases relevant to your stack, and stay informed about framework updates that might impact your current project.
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: "Get the top tech news stories"
- Copilot returns current top stories
- Scan for stories relevant to your stack
- Read full stories that affect your work
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Tech News tool
What are the top tech news stories? Highlight anything related to JavaScript or web development.
Tips
- Quick way to catch important announcements without leaving your editor
- Watch for security advisories relevant to your dependencies
- Stay informed about tools and frameworks you use