evidence-first-answer

Verify commercial metric claims with dated sources and falsifiability checks.

25|7|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/ThumbGate --skill evidence-first-answer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evidence-first-answer
Source: https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/ThumbGate/tree/main/.claude/skills/evidence-first-answer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IgorGanapolsky/ThumbGate --skill evidence-first-answer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents unverified or stale commercial metrics from being stated as current truth, especially when users question credibility using “are you sure?” and similar prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-first responses for commercial queries: Forces validation of “why/are we/how much/revenue/conversion/traffic/leads/sales” claims before presenting them.
  • Plan vs telemetry separation: Detects and clearly distinguishes forecasts/projections from measured, source-backed telemetry.
  • Falsifiability check: Requires an explicit “what single piece of evidence would prove this wrong?” check, then verification to reduce guesswork.

Quick Start

Use evidence-first-answer when answering any question about revenue, conversion, traffic, leads, or sales, or when the user challenges the prior answer with “are you sure?”.

Frequently Asked Questions about evidence-first-answer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify revenue metrics before reporting them?

To verify revenue metrics, you must enforce evidence-first validation by checking dates on cited sources, separating forecasts from measured telemetry, and requiring a falsifiability check to identify what evidence would change your conclusion.

What is a falsifiability check for commercial claims?

A falsifiability check for commercial claims requires identifying a single piece of evidence that would prove your revenue or conversion statement wrong. It forces explicit uncertainty verification before presenting attribution files or dashboard results.

How do I validate outbound sales and conversion data?

Validating outbound sales and conversion data requires checking that cited dashboards have current dates, confirming telemetry is source-backed, and separating measured traffic results from projected leads to ensure accurate commercial state reporting.

When should I use evidence-based verification for go-to-market claims?

Use evidence-based verification for go-to-market claims whenever answering why, how much, or are we sure questions about revenue, traffic, or sales. It is required when users challenge credibility or when citing attribution files and dashboards.

What are the limitations of using telemetry validation for revenue reporting?

Telemetry validation for revenue reporting is limited by its reliance on the freshness of cited sources. It cannot verify forecasts against future outcomes and requires explicit uncertainty statements when measured source-backed data is unavailable or stale.