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citation-guard

Verify AI agent citations against a project's research corpus.

175|26|Updated Aug 14, 2025
Search Tags:#research#verification#accuracy#citation#hallucination#GRADE
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmagly/aiwg --skill citation-guard-jmagly
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-guard
Source: https://github.com/jmagly/aiwg/tree/main/plugins/sdlc/skills/citation-guard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmagly/aiwg --skill citation-guard-jmagly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents AI agents from fabricating citations or misrepresenting the quality of evidence, ensuring factual accuracy and preventing the spread of misinformation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Citation Verification: Checks if generated citations (REF-XXX, DOIs, @-mentions) exist within the project's research corpus.
  • GRADE Compliance: Assesses if the language used matches the quality of the cited evidence, preventing overclaiming.
  • Use Case: When an AI assistant writes a report and includes a citation like "Research shows X (Smith et al., 2023)", this skill will verify if "Smith et al., 2023" is a real source in the project's research directory and if the claim aligns with the source's findings.

Quick Start

Use the citation-guard skill to automatically verify all citations in the content being generated.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-guard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent citation hallucination in AI-generated research reports?▼

You can prevent citation hallucination by using an automated verification skill that checks if AI-generated citations actually exist within a project's research corpus, ensuring factual accuracy and stopping the spread of misinformation.

How does automated citation verification work with a research corpus?▼

Automated citation verification works by scanning AI-generated content for citation formats and validating them against the sources stored in your project's research directory to confirm they are real, un-fabricated references.

Can I check if AI claims comply with GRADE evidence quality standards?▼

Yes, you can check GRADE compliance by assessing whether the language used by the AI matches the quality of the cited evidence, which prevents overclaiming and ensures claims align with the source's actual findings.

What is the best way to verify factual claims made by AI agents?▼

The best way to verify factual claims is to integrate a citation verifier agent that automatically cross-references AI-generated statements against your research corpus to ensure the claims align with the source's actual findings.

Do I need a citation verifier agent to use automated citation checking?▼

Yes, deep automated citation checking requires integration with project-awareness and a dedicated citation verifier agent to thoroughly verify citations and factual claims against your research corpus.

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