citation-validator-skills

Name: citation-validator-skills
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Author: lazygophers

Validate research citations and assign A-E credibility quality scores.

4|2|Updated Dec 28, 2025

Search Tags:#information verification #academic integrity #source evaluation #research quality #citation validation #credibility scoring

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lazygophers/ccplugin --skill citation-validator-skills

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-validator-skills
Source: https://github.com/lazygophers/ccplugin/tree/main/plugins/tools/deepresearch/skills/citation-validator-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lazygophers/ccplugin --skill citation-validator-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures the academic and research quality of all citations by performing rigorous validation and credibility scoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

Citation Validation: Assesses the credibility and quality of academic papers, statistics, expert opinions, and media reports.
Credibility Scoring: Assigns a quality rating (A-E) based on factors like authority, expertise, timeliness, and consistency.
Use Case: When researching a new topic, use this Skill to automatically evaluate all the sources you've gathered, flagging any that are unreliable or outdated, ensuring your final report is based on trustworthy information.

Quick Start

Validate the credibility of all citations found in the research document 'project_research_notes.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-validator-skills

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I validate research citations for academic integrity and source quality?▼

You can validate citations by having this Skill extract key information from academic papers, statistics, expert opinions, and media reports, then assess authority, expertise, timeliness, and consistency to assign a credibility rating and usage recommendations.

What is citation credibility scoring and how does it evaluate source reliability?▼

Citation credibility scoring evaluates source reliability by assessing authority, expertise, timeliness, and consistency against established rating scales, assigning a quality rating from A to E to flag unreliable or outdated information.

Can I evaluate media reports and expert opinions alongside academic papers?▼

Yes, you can evaluate media reports and expert opinions alongside academic papers, because citation validation explicitly supports academic, statistical, expert, and media sources for comprehensive research quality assessment.

What's the best way to assess information verification for a large research document?▼

The best way to assess information verification for a research document is to process the entire file, allowing the Skill to automatically evaluate all gathered sources, flag unreliable citations, and output a comprehensive quality score.

Does citation validation work with markdown research notes?▼

Yes, citation validation works with markdown research notes, enabling you to directly validate the credibility of all citations found in documents like 'project_research_notes.md' for immediate source evaluation.

Why does source evaluation assign an A to E rating scale for citations?▼

Source evaluation assigns an A to E rating scale to categorize citation credibility based on established rating factors, providing a clear quality score that helps you quickly identify trustworthy information versus unreliable sources.