citation

Format and validate citations for multi-source QA answers.

1|Updated Dec 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edangx100/adaptive_rag_vercel --skill citation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation
Source: https://github.com/edangx100/adaptive_rag_vercel/tree/main/.claude/skills/citation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edangx100/adaptive_rag_vercel --skill citation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the tedious manual formatting of citations and ensures all sources are properly attributed and validated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Formatting: Handle both internal knowledge base and web search sources with appropriate citation styles.
  • Quality Validation: Verify that citations match provided documents and detect potential hallucinations.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have generated an answer using 5 different sources. Use this Skill to automatically format proper citations and validate that all information is grounded in the source material.

Quick Start

Use the citation skill to format and validate the source attributions for the answer generated from the product catalog and web search results.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically format citations from multiple sources in my documents?

Citation formatting automatically structures attributions from both internal knowledge bases and web search results into consistent styles. It detects source types, deduplicates entries, and produces machine-readable output alongside human-readable citations, eliminating manual formatting work across multi-source QA workflows.

How can I validate that citations actually match the source documents?

Source validation verifies citations correspond to provided documents and flags potential hallucinations by checking that generated answers are grounded in source material. It detects mismatches between claimed sources and actual content, catching attribution errors before output.

Can I use citation formatting with both internal catalogs and external web search results?

Yes, citation formatting handles mixed sources by automatically detecting whether each source comes from ChromaDB catalogs or web search, applying appropriate citation styles, and producing unified output. It manages metadata gaps gracefully across FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and other document types.

What happens if source metadata is incomplete or missing?

Citation formatting gracefully handles missing metadata by validating available fields and maintaining output structure despite incomplete attribution data. It continues processing rather than failing, preserving document traceability where information exists.

Why should I validate citations instead of formatting them manually?

Automated validation catches hallucinations and source mismatches that manual review often misses, especially across 5+ sources. It ensures every claim links to verified documents, reduces liability from false attribution, and saves time on QA workflows.

Does citation formatting deduplicate sources across documents?

Yes, citation deduplication identifies and consolidates identical sources appearing across multiple documents or search results, presenting a single consolidated reference list. This prevents redundant citations and clarifies the actual source count.