---
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/research-market-trends/copilot
---
# How to Research Market Trends with Copilot

Copilot brings market trend research into your development workflow without requiring a browser tab. Search for industry trends while writing product specs, updating roadmaps, or drafting RFCs, and reference the findings directly in your documentation. This embedded approach keeps market context close to where technical decisions happen.

## Setup

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

## Steps

1. Add ToolRouter to your Copilot MCP configuration
2. Open Copilot Chat and ask: "Search for trends in developer tooling and DevOps"
3. Copilot returns relevant web and news results inline
4. Ask: "Which of these trends should I consider for our product roadmap?"
5. Use the insights to inform technical decisions directly in your project

## Example Prompt

```
Research current trends in developer tooling. What new patterns are emerging that we should consider for our platform?
```

## Tips

- Ideal for quick market checks while planning features or writing RFCs
- Reference trends while updating product documentation
- Combine with competitive intelligence for fuller context
