fact-checking

Extract and verify factual claims in financial documents against authoritative data sources.

2|Updated Sep 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HuskyDanny/FinancialAgent --skill fact-checking-huskydanny
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Skill: fact-checking
Source: https://github.com/HuskyDanny/FinancialAgent/tree/main/backend/src/agent/skills/debater/fact-checking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HuskyDanny/FinancialAgent --skill fact-checking-huskydanny

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to rigorously verify factual claims made within an investment thesis or other financial documents, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Claim Extraction: Identifies specific, verifiable assertions within a document.
  • Data Verification: Cross-references claims against authoritative financial data sources.
  • Classification: Categorizes claims as verified, unverified, contradicted, or outdated.
  • Use Case: An analyst can use this skill to quickly check if a thesis's stated earnings per share figure matches the official company report, or if a news event cited actually occurred on the date mentioned.

Quick Start

Verify the claims in the provided investment thesis document.

Frequently Asked Questions about fact-checking

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify factual assertions in financial documents against authoritative data?

To verify factual assertions in financial documents, this Skill extracts specific claims and cross-references them against authoritative data sources. It classifies each claim as verified, unverified, contradicted, or outdated.

How do I validate an investment thesis during due diligence?

Validating an investment thesis during due diligence requires identifying verifiable assertions within the document. This Skill checks stated figures like earnings per share against official company reports to ensure thesis accuracy.

Can I use this for financial report auditing and claim validation?

Yes, you can use this for financial report auditing and claim validation. It identifies specific assertions within financial reports and cross-references them with authoritative financial data to classify claim accuracy.

Do I need news sentiment or earnings data tools to perform data verification?

Yes, data verification requires integration with tools for news sentiment, company overviews, earnings data, and financial statements. These integrations provide the authoritative context needed to classify claims accurately.

What is the best way to check if a financial claim is contradicted or outdated?

The best way to check if a financial claim is contradicted or outdated is to cross-reference it with authoritative financial data sources. This Skill categorizes extracted claims based on current data validation results.

What types of claims cannot be verified through financial data verification?

Financial data verification cannot process claims lacking specific, verifiable assertions or those without accessible authoritative data sources. It requires extractable factual statements to classify and cross-reference accurately.