deep-investigation-protocol

Trace data, money, and control flows across sources to expose evidence gaps.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#investigation #evidence #critical-thinking #red-flags #bias-analysis #flow-tracing #source-sweep

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npx skills add https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog --skill deep-investigation-protocol

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Skill: deep-investigation-protocol
Source: https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog/tree/main/research-toolkit/skills/deep-investigation-protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bogheorghiu/ex-cog --skill deep-investigation-protocol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematically expose underlying power structures and evidence gaps by tracing data, money, and control flows across diverse sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-perspective source sweep to map perspectives and omissions.
Structured flow tracing from claim to outcome across multiple layers.
Evidence verification, red-flag detection, and risk/quality assessment.
Pre-analysis setup, iterative critique, and final synthesized conclusions.
Applicable to trust evaluations, corporate behavior, and technology claims.

Quick Start

Activate the Deep Investigation Protocol and begin a multi-source investigation of the target entity.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-investigation-protocol

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I trace data, money, and control flows to verify claims?▼

Multi-perspective source sweeps map diverse viewpoints and identify omissions across sources. By systematically checking for missing perspectives and red flags, the sweep exposes evidence gaps and underlying power structures before final synthesis.

What is source omission analysis and when do I need it for an investigation?▼

Source omission analysis identifies missing perspectives and evidence gaps across diverse sources during an investigation. You need it when evaluating trust, corporate behavior, or technology claims to expose underlying power structures and produce a corrected synthesis.

How do I set up pre-analysis criteria for a critical thinking investigation?▼

Set up pre-analysis criteria by defining explicit evaluation benchmarks before investigating claims. This structured setup guides iterative critique, red-flag detection, and risk assessment, ensuring provenance-tagged evidence and confidence levels in the final synthesis.

Can I use flow tracing to evaluate corporate behavior and technology claims?▼

Yes, flow tracing systematically evaluates corporate behavior and technology claims by tracking data, money, and control paths across multiple layers. It applies red-flag checks and bias analysis to generate risk and quality assessments for trust evaluations.

Does the investigation protocol support non-English sources and provenance tagging?▼

Yes, the protocol requires a non-English pass when relevant and mandates provenance-tagged evidence with confidence levels. This ensures comprehensive multi-source coverage and transparent tracking of data origins throughout the investigation.

What are the limitations of bias analysis in structured investigations?▼

Bias analysis limitations include reliance on available sources, which may still omit critical perspectives despite multi-bubble sweeps. Red-flag checks and confidence levels mitigate but cannot fully eliminate hidden power structures or evidence gaps in the final synthesis.