---
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/wikipedia-lookup/use-cases/research-topic-background/chatgpt
---
# How to Research Topic Background with ChatGPT

ChatGPT transforms Wikipedia lookups into polished briefings tailored to your specific needs and audience. Ask about any topic and receive a clear, well-organized summary at the level of detail you specify -- from a one-paragraph fact check to a comprehensive background report with timelines, key figures, and significance context. The natural conversation format makes it easy to adjust scope on the fly, going broader for context or deeper into subtopics based on what you learn as the briefing develops.

## Setup

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

## Steps

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
4. Request: "Expand on the history section and list key milestones"
5. ChatGPT provides a comprehensive briefing document

## Example Prompt

```
I need to understand the history of artificial intelligence for a presentation. Research it using wikipedia-lookup and give me a timeline of major milestones.
```

## Tips

- ChatGPT excels at synthesizing Wikipedia content into custom formats (timelines, outlines, briefs)
- Ask for a reading list of related Wikipedia articles for deeper research
- Request an "explain like I'm 5" version alongside the detailed summary
