How to Track AI Developments with Copilot
AI news in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Latest developments while coding.
Tool
Copilot tracks AI developments relevant to your code, surfacing new model releases, open source tools, and technique papers that could improve your AI-powered features. Evaluate new approaches without leaving your editor and stay ahead of capabilities that might replace or enhance your current implementation.
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 latest AI news from tech stories"
- Copilot returns trending AI stories
- Evaluate new models and tools for your projects
- Get details on relevant developments
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Tech News tool
What AI developments are trending in tech? Highlight new model releases and open source tools.
Tips
- Track new model releases that might improve your AI-powered features
- Watch for new open source tools you can integrate
- Community benchmarks help evaluate claims objectively