How to Do Quick Fact-Checking with Claude
Verify facts quickly with Claude and ToolRouter. Wikipedia-powered fact-checking in your terminal.
Tool
Claude makes Wikipedia a conversational knowledge source in your terminal where each answer naturally opens the door to deeper questions. Start with a quick fact check, follow the thread into related topics, pull full articles for the sections that matter most, and extract references for primary source verification -- all in one continuous session. The iterative approach mirrors how real research works, letting you build understanding progressively rather than committing to a single query upfront.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Wikipedia Lookup tool:
- Ask Claude: "Verify: When was the first iPhone released? Use the wikipedia-lookup tool"
- Claude pulls the relevant Wikipedia summary and confirms the date
- Ask follow-up questions to verify additional claims
- Claude provides sourced answers with Wikipedia references
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Wikipedia Lookup tool
Fact-check these claims in my article using wikipedia-lookup: 1) The Great Wall of China is visible from space, 2) Einstein failed math in school, 3) Humans use only 10% of their brain.
Tips
- Ask Claude to verify multiple facts in one request for efficiency
- Claude will flag claims that Wikipedia contradicts with specific citations
- Use get_summary for quick checks and get_full_article for deeper verification