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Research Topic Background

Get comprehensive background information on any topic using Wikipedia summaries and full articles.

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Before diving deep into a new topic -- whether for writing, a presentation, a product decision, or personal curiosity -- you need a solid foundation of background knowledge. Wikipedia provides structured, comprehensive overviews that give you the essential context: key concepts, historical timeline, major figures, and how different aspects of a topic relate to each other.

ToolRouter's search skill finds relevant articles, get_summary provides concise overviews perfect for quick orientation, and get_full_article delivers the complete content when you need depth. This three-skill workflow lets you go from zero to well-informed on virtually any topic in minutes.

This is essential for content creators researching new topics, product managers exploring unfamiliar domains, students starting research projects, and professionals entering new industries. Wikipedia's structured format -- with sections, subsections, and internal links -- naturally guides you from overview to detail.

Agent Guides

Claude

  1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
  2. Ask Claude: "Give me a background overview of quantum computing using wikipedia-lookup"
  3. Claude pulls the Wikipedia summary and presents key concepts
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ChatGPT

  1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
  2. Ask: "Research the background of blockchain technology using wikipedia-lookup"
  3. ChatGPT pulls the Wikipedia content and creates a structured overview
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Copilot

  1. Add ToolRouter to Copilot MCP config
  2. In Copilot Chat: "Research WebAssembly background using wikipedia-lookup"
  3. Copilot pulls the Wikipedia summary and key details
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OpenClaw

  1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
  2. Ask OpenClaw: "Research the background of renewable energy using wikipedia-lookup"
  3. OpenClaw retrieves the Wikipedia overview
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