---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/vulnerability-database/use-cases/research-patches/claude
---
# How to Research Patches with Claude

Claude can trace the full remediation path for each vulnerability -- from the vendor advisory to the exact fix version and any known breaking changes. Ask it to compare the patch against your current configuration, check for regression risks, and outline a step-by-step upgrade plan that accounts for dependency chains.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Research available patches for CVE-2024-1234 using vulnerability-database"
3. Claude retrieves patch information, fix versions, and vendor advisories
4. Ask Claude if the patch introduces any breaking changes before applying

## Example Prompt

```
Research patches for CVE-2024-1234 and CVE-2024-5678. I need fix versions, vendor advisories, and workarounds if patches are not yet available.
```

## Tips

- Ask Claude to check if the patch introduces any breaking changes
- Request workarounds for vulnerabilities without official patches yet
- Verify patch effectiveness by re-scanning after applying fixes
