---
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/claude
---
# How to Find Expert Sources with Claude

Claude finds expert sources by searching across academic papers, industry publications, and thought leadership platforms. After identifying experts, ask Claude to rank them by relevance to your topic, summarize their key positions, or draft outreach messages tailored to each expert's background and recent work.

## Setup

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

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Find leading experts on AI safety using the web-search tool, including both practitioners and academic researchers"
3. Claude searches the web and academic sources for experts and their published work
4. Ask: "Rank them by influence and relevance, and include links to their key publications"
5. Claude provides a curated expert list with credentials and notable work

## Example Prompt

```
Find the top experts on AI safety. Search both web publications and academic papers. List each expert with their affiliation and key publications.
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## Tips

- Claude can evaluate expert credibility based on publication record and citations
- Ask for experts at different levels: industry leaders, up-and-coming voices, and academic authorities
- Use expert lists to build outreach campaigns for guest posts or interviews
