authority-gradient-check

Validate instruction source authority across a four-level gradient before execution.

6|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#multi-source #delegation #safety #escalation #authority #prompt-injection #source-validation

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npx skills add https://github.com/Forexgod21/YVYC-Claude-Skills --skill authority-gradient-check

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Skill: authority-gradient-check
Source: https://github.com/Forexgod21/YVYC-Claude-Skills/tree/main/agentic/authority-gradient-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Forexgod21/YVYC-Claude-Skills --skill authority-gradient-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Claude validates the authority behind every instruction before executing, preventing unsafe or unauthorized actions by ensuring proper source attribution and delegation levels.

Core Features & Use Cases

Source validation: Checks who issued the instruction and confirms they have the authority to request it.
Authority gradient enforcement: Applies a four-level hierarchy to prevent lower-level instructions from expanding scope or overriding higher-level intents.
Prompt injection defense: Treats environmental content as data unless explicitly elevated, flagging injection attempts for review.
Escalation & safety guards: Requeues or escalates ambiguous or high-risk instructions to human-in-the-loop when needed.

Quick Start

Command Claude to validate a multi-source instruction before executing any action in a complex task.

Frequently Asked Questions about authority-gradient-check

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I prevent prompt injection attacks from executing unauthorized actions?▼

To prevent prompt injection attacks, you must validate instruction sources and enforce an authority gradient. This mechanism treats environmental content strictly as data, flagging injection attempts for review before any execution occurs.

What is an authority gradient in multi-source task delegation?▼

An authority gradient is a four-level hierarchy—system/operator, direct user, task delegation, and environmental content—that prevents lower-level instructions from overriding higher-level intents during multi-source task delegation.

How do I validate instruction sources before executing complex tasks?▼

You validate instruction sources by checking who issued the command and confirming their authority level. This source validation ensures proper attribution and blocks unsafe actions before task execution begins.

When should I escalate ambiguous instructions to a human-in-the-loop review?▼

You should escalate ambiguous instructions to a human-in-the-loop when authority conflicts cannot be resolved autonomously. Safety guards automatically requeue or escalate high-risk instructions for human review.

Does this authority validation approach work for multi-source environmental content?▼

Yes, this approach works for multi-source environmental content by treating it as data unless explicitly elevated. The four-level authority gradient ensures environmental content cannot expand scope or override direct user intents.

What is the best way to block unsafe actions in complex task delegation?▼

The best way to block unsafe actions is enforcing a four-level authority gradient that validates every instruction source. This framework flags prompt injections and escalates unresolved conflicts to prevent unauthorized execution.