devils-advocate

Review claims by finding cited counter-evidence and assigning verdicts.

15|5|Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill devils-advocate-eugenelim
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo/tree/main/packs/research/.apm/skills/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill devils-advocate-eugenelim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you stress-test a claim or research finding by uncovering the strongest objections and counter-evidence before you accept it.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adversarial review: Examines a survey finding, hypothesis set, or user-supplied claim from the strongest opposing angle.
  • Evidence-backed counterpoints: Searches for cited counter-evidence and marks unsupported objections as inference when needed.
  • Verdict routing: Converts each substantive objection into either a confidence downgrade or a do-not-resolve outcome when both sides are true under different conditions.
  • Use case: Review a research summary before publication, pressure-test an internal recommendation, or challenge a conclusion that may be too confident.

Quick Start

Use the devils-advocate skill to review the user's claim or target artifact and return the strongest counter-position with cited evidence and a verdict for each finding.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find counter-evidence to challenge a research claim?

To find counter-evidence for a research claim, you need an adversarial review that searches for cited objections. This process identifies the strongest opposing positions and marks any unsupported counter-arguments as inference.

What is adversarial review for hypothesis testing?

Adversarial review for hypothesis testing examines a claim from the strongest opposing angle to uncover counter-evidence. It applies cited counterpositions to stress-test findings before you accept them.

How do I pressure-test survey findings before publication?

Pressure-test survey findings by applying citation analysis to uncover the strongest objections. This process searches for cited counter-evidence and flags unsupported objections as inference to validate your confidence.

Can I downgrade a research confidence rating based on counter-evidence?

Yes, you can downgrade a confidence rating by routing verdicts from counter-evidence. Each substantive objection converts into exactly one outcome: a rating downgrade or a do-not-resolve verdict when both sides are true.

What happens when conflicting research claims are both true under different conditions?

When conflicting research claims are both true under different conditions, the verdict routing process assigns a do-not-resolve outcome. This prevents a rating downgrade and acknowledges the contextual validity of both sides.

Are unsupported objections enough to downgrade a research finding?

Unsupported objections are not enough to downgrade a research finding. They are tagged as inference rather than cited counter-evidence, ensuring only citation-backed counterpositions trigger a rating downgrade verdict.