---
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/web-search/use-cases/find-expert-sources/chatgpt
---
# How to Find Expert Sources with ChatGPT

ChatGPT discovers experts and thought leaders by cross-referencing web search results with academic publications and industry prominence. It creates detailed profiles of each expert, explains their credentials and key contributions, and can suggest how to approach them for interviews, partnerships, or advisory roles.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
2. Ask: "Find experts on sustainable supply chain management from both web and academic sources"
3. ChatGPT searches and compiles a list of experts with their backgrounds
4. Request: "Create a source database with contact information and key publications"
5. Ask for outreach templates tailored to each expert type

## Example Prompt

```
Find leading experts on sustainable supply chains. Include practitioners, consultants, and academic researchers with their key publications.
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## Tips

- ChatGPT can draft outreach emails customized for each expert
- Ask for experts sorted by accessibility for interviews or quotes
- Request experts from diverse backgrounds for well-rounded sourcing
