family-history-planning

Name: family-history-planning
Availability: InStock
Author: emaynard

Plan genealogy research projects with GPS-compliant citations, evidence analysis, and research logs.

117|11|Updated Oct 17, 2025

Search Tags:#citations #research planning #gps #genealogy #family history #evidence analysis

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npx skills add https://github.com/emaynard/claude-family-history-research-skill --skill family-history-planning-emaynard

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: family-history-planning
Source: https://github.com/emaynard/claude-family-history-research-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emaynard/claude-family-history-research-skill --skill family-history-planning-emaynard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve? Genealogy research often lacks structure, leading to duplicated effort, missing citations, and unresolved conflicting evidence. This Skill guides Claude to plan family history research systematically following the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and Evidence Explained citation methodology. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Research Planning: Create structured research plans with specific questions, source identification, and search strategies. - Citation Creation: Generate properly formatted citations for 14+ source types including census, vital records, and newspapers. - Evidence Analysis: Resolve conflicts between sources using systematic evaluation frameworks. - Use Case: A user asks for help researching their great-grandfather. Claude gathers known information, creates a research plan with prioritized sources, and only executes searches after explicit user request. ## Quick Start Ask Claude to help plan research on an ancestor, and it will guide you through creating a structured research plan with citations and evidence analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about family-history-planning

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a research plan for genealogy research?▼

Ask Claude to help plan research on an ancestor. It will gather known information, define objectives, and create a structured plan with prioritized sources and search strategies before any searches begin.

What citation formats does this skill support?▼

Supports 14+ source types including census, vital records, church records, land records, and newspapers. Citations follow Evidence Explained standards with full reference notes, short forms, and source list entries.

How does the skill handle conflicting evidence?▼

Uses systematic evaluation frameworks to assess source reliability, resolve conflicts, and build proof arguments. Applies GPS compliance checks to ensure conclusions are soundly reasoned.

Can I use this skill for living individuals?▼

Focus on historical records and deceased individuals. Do not share personal identifying information about living people or recently deceased persons (last 75-100 years) with AI systems.

What is the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)?▼

GPS is a five-element framework requiring reasonably exhaustive research, complete citations, analysis and correlation, conflict resolution, and soundly reasoned conclusions. This skill ensures all elements are satisfied.