citation-validator

Validate factual claims and citations in research reports line by line.

277|46|Updated Dec 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liangdabiao/Claude-Code-Deep-Research-main --skill citation-validator
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Skill: citation-validator
Source: https://github.com/liangdabiao/Claude-Code-Deep-Research-main/tree/main/.claude/skills/citation-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liangdabiao/Claude-Code-Deep-Research-main --skill citation-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers ensure every factual claim in a report has credible, complete citations, preserving research integrity and credibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Verification & Completeness: Detect missing citations and ensure each citation contains author/organization, date, title, URL/DOI, and page numbers where applicable.
  • Quality Assessment & Hallucination Detection: Rate sources by A-E quality and flag unsupported or dubious claims for further review.
  • Chain-of-Verification Guidance: Provide structured validation workflows for high-stakes claims (medical, legal, financial), including multiple independent sources and cross-checks.

Quick Start

Start by providing a draft report or claims document to the validator, and request a line-by-line citation validation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate citations in a research report?

Citation validation checks every factual claim for complete, accurate citations including author/organization, publication date, title, URL/DOI, and page numbers. Provide your draft report and request a line-by-line validation to identify missing citations, assess source quality (A-E rating), and flag unsupported claims for review.

What makes a citation complete and credible?

Complete citations require author or organization name, publication date, source title, URL or DOI, and page numbers when applicable. The validator rates sources A-E by credibility and cross-checks against web sources to ensure claims are properly supported and free of hallucination.

Can I detect hallucinations and unsupported claims in my research?

Yes. The validator performs line-by-line analysis to flag dubious or completely unsupported claims, integrates web searches to verify sources exist and match cited content, and generates a formal report highlighting hallucination risks and citation gaps.

How do I ensure high-stakes claims are properly verified?

For medical, legal, or financial claims, the validator enforces a structured chain-of-verification workflow requiring multiple independent sources and cross-checks. It assesses each source's quality and produces a formal validation report documenting verification rigor.

What documents can I validate with citation checking?

Citation validation applies to research reports, literature reviews, policy documents, and any claim-heavy text where source credibility matters. Submit your draft and specify the domain; the validator performs source quality assessment and generates a structured validation report.