evidence-track

Record evidence entries after tool calls to support factual claims.

1|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BoomberAsp/DeeperScientist --skill evidence-track
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evidence-track
Source: https://github.com/BoomberAsp/DeeperScientist/tree/main/src/skills/evidence-track
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoomberAsp/DeeperScientist --skill evidence-track

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the issue of claim validation and source tracing in scientific research, ensuring every claim made is supported by verifiable evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence Tracking: Records evidence entries after tool calls and cites EVD ids in outputs for each claim.
  • Source Grounding: Ensures every factual claim has a visible source trail.
  • Citation Coverage: Assesses citation completeness and claim verification for thorough documentation.

Quick Start

Activate the evidence-track skill after tool calls to record evidence for your claims. Use the following command to log evidence:

artifact.evidence_record(
  title="Short label",
  source_type="arxiv|pdf|url|code_output|bash_log|memory_card|user_upload|experiment_result|dataset|literature_review",
  source_location="paper id, URL, file path, log id, or artifact path",
  claim="Exact factual claim",
  evidence_level="supported|inferred|insufficient",
  tool_call_id="tool id when available",
  tool_invocation="concise tool call text",
  source_excerpt="short verbatim excerpt when supported or inferred",
  claim_relation="why the source supports, suggests, or fails to support the claim",
)

Frequently Asked Questions about evidence-track

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track evidence for factual claims during research documentation?

To track evidence for factual claims, you record evidence entries after tool calls, specifying the source location, exact claim, and source excerpt. This ensures source grounding and provides a verifiable trail for every documented factual statement.

What is source grounding and citation coverage for claim verification?

Source grounding ensures every factual claim has a visible source trail, while citation coverage assesses citation completeness and claim verification. Together they provide thorough documentation for scientific research and validate that claims are supported by evidence.

How do I record an evidence entry after a tool call to verify a claim?

You record an evidence entry by calling the evidence record function with parameters like source type, source location, exact claim, evidence level, and source excerpt. This logs the tool call details and establishes the claim relation for verification.

Can I use evidence tracking for different source types like arxiv papers and bash logs?

Yes, evidence tracking supports multiple source types including arxiv papers, PDFs, URLs, code outputs, bash logs, memory cards, user uploads, experiment results, datasets, and literature reviews. This allows comprehensive claim verification across diverse research materials.

What evidence levels are supported when documenting source-grounded conclusions?

Evidence tracking supports three evidence levels: supported, inferred, and insufficient. These levels classify how well a source supports, suggests, or fails to support a claim, enabling accurate assessment of citation coverage and claim verification.

Why does claim validation require recording source excerpts and claim relations?

Claim validation requires source excerpts and claim relations to verify that evidence actually supports the stated claim. Recording verbatim excerpts and explaining the claim relation ensures transparent source grounding and thorough documentation for scientific research.