---
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-industry-news/copilot
---
# How to Find Industry News with Copilot

Copilot delivers industry news directly to your IDE, letting you stay informed without leaving your development environment. Scan for relevant news while working on features or bug fixes, and reference breaking industry developments in your commit messages, documentation, or technical decision records.

## Setup

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

## Steps

1. Add ToolRouter to Copilot MCP config
2. In Copilot Chat: "Find the latest news about developer tools and AI coding assistants"
3. Review the news results inline
4. Ask: "Are there any announcements from competitors we should know about?"
5. Use insights to inform your development priorities

## Example Prompt

```
Search for recent news about AI coding assistants. Any new features or competitors we should be aware of?
```

## Tips

- Quick way to check competitor news without leaving your workflow
- Useful during sprint planning to factor in industry changes
- Search for news about technologies in your stack for upgrade signals
