academic-verify

Trace academic claims to source data and replication status.

Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Morris-UTRUST/GBrain-knowledge --skill academic-verify-morris-utrust
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Skill: academic-verify
Source: https://github.com/Morris-UTRUST/GBrain-knowledge/tree/main/skills/academic-verify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Morris-UTRUST/GBrain-knowledge --skill academic-verify-morris-utrust

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rigorous verification of academic or research claims by tracing them from initial citation to the underlying data and independent replication, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brain-first lookup to locate prior verifications and relevant brain pages before performing new searches.
  • End-to-end verification workflow: identify claim, locate source publication, summarize methodology, check raw data availability, and assess replication status.
  • Outputs a standardized brain page recording the claim, trace, and verdict for future reference.

Quick Start

Provide the claim you want verified and trigger the skill with one of its frontmatter triggers, such as "verify this academic claim".

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-verify

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify academic claims by tracing them to source data?

To verify academic claims, you trace the citation from the initial publication to the underlying raw data and assess its independent replication status. This ensures research accuracy and transparency through a standardized verification workflow.

What is the process for checking if a quoted research claim has been replicated?

Checking research replication involves identifying the specific quote, locating the source publication, summarizing its methodology, and checking raw data availability. The process outputs a standardized brain page recording the claim, trace, and verification verdict.

How can I validate data-driven quotes from books or articles?

You validate data-driven quotes by applying an end-to-end verification workflow that locates source publications and summarizes methodology. It routes queries through perplexity-research with citation-mode to assess the accuracy of quotes in books, articles, or talks.

Does academic claim verification require raw data availability to work?

Academic claim verification assesses raw data availability as a key step in the workflow, but does not strictly require it to function. It traces citations to summarize methodology and outputs a verdict regardless of data accessibility.

Can I check prior verifications before running a new academic claim search?

Yes, you can check prior verifications using a brain-first lookup to locate relevant brain pages before performing new searches. This prevents duplicate work by referencing existing standardized records of previous claim traces and verdicts.

What is the best way to document the results of academic claim verification?

The best way to document academic claim verification is by generating a standardized brain page artifact. This records the original claim, the trace to source data, and the final replication verdict for future reference and transparency.