fact-checker

Cross-reference claims against trusted sources and generate structured verification reports.

6|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill fact-checker-dangeles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fact-checker
Source: https://github.com/dangeles/claude/tree/main/claude-config/skills/fact-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill fact-checker-dangeles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you automatically verify factual statements by cross-checking against trusted sources and authoritative databases, reducing misinformation and misquotes in your work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source-backed verification: Retrieve citations from credible sites to support or refute a claim.
  • Citation generation: Produce a concise bibliography or source list for statements.
  • Use Case: In research, policy drafting, or editorial workflows, verify statistics or dates and attach credible citations.

Quick Start

Provide a claim you want verified, e.g., "The global literacy rate is above 85%." The Skill will fetch credible sources and return a sourced verification report.

Frequently Asked Questions about fact-checker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify factual claims and get citations from credible sources?

To verify factual claims and get citations, you provide a statement for cross-referencing against authoritative databases. The system evaluates the content credibility and returns a structured report with supporting URLs and timestamps.

Can I generate a bibliography automatically for statistics used in research?

You can generate a bibliography automatically for research statistics by submitting the statements for verification. The process cross-references trusted sources and compiles a concise source list to support or refute each claim.

What is the best way to fact-check content for research integrity?

The best way to fact-check content for research integrity is cross-referencing statements against trusted databases. This process retrieves supporting citations, URLs, and timestamps to ensure source-backed accuracy in your workflows.

Does this fact-checking approach work for journalism and editorial workflows?

This fact-checking approach works for journalism and editorial workflows by verifying quotes, dates, and statistics. It fetches citations from credible databases and generates a sourced verification report to prevent misinformation.

How do I validate content credibility before publishing an article?

To validate content credibility before publishing, you input the factual statements requiring verification. The system cross-references these claims against trusted sources and produces a structured report confirming accuracy.

Are there limitations when cross-referencing claims against trusted databases?

A limitation when cross-referencing claims is that verification accuracy depends entirely on the availability and accessibility of trusted sources. The system relies on credible databases to fetch citations, URLs, and timestamps for its structured reports.