harden

Verify family line members against official records and generate a HARD status report.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill harden-rdeknijf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: harden
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/harden
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill harden-rdeknijf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematically verify every person and connection in a family line against official records, turning unverified data into source-backed facts with a clear confidence assessment per person. This prevents propagating errors and provides a proven foundation for further research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract the line from your GEDCOM and compile a current list of individuals, relationships, and existing citations.
  • Verify each person against civil, church, and other official records, cross-checking dates, parents, spouses, and children for consistency.
  • Document findings with tiers and source references in private/research/FINDINGS.md and flag discrepancies for user review.
  • Generate a final hardening status table showing HARD, PARTIAL, or SOFT nodes to guide subsequent research.

Quick Start

Begin hardening by loading your GEDCOM and prompting the system to verify every person against official records.

Frequently Asked Questions about harden

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify my GEDCOM family tree against official records?

To verify a GEDCOM family tree, the harden skill extracts your individuals and relationships, cross-checks them against civil and church records, and flags discrepancies. It generates a status table showing HARD, PARTIAL, or SOFT confidence levels for each person.

What is the best way to add source citations to unverified genealogy data?

Adding source citations to unverified genealogy data requires cross-record validation. The harden skill systematically checks dates and relationships against official records, documenting findings with source references and assigning confidence tiers to turn unverified data into proven facts.

How do I check if my family history research has errors?

Checking family history research for errors involves cross-record validation. The harden skill compares your GEDCOM data against civil and church records, flags inconsistencies for review, and generates a status report showing which family line nodes remain SOFT or PARTIAL.

Can I verify both contemporary and historical family lines using official records?

Yes, you can verify both contemporary and historical family lines using official records. The harden skill guides verification from the most documented generations backward, applying cross-record validation with available civil and church records for any era.

Do I need a GEDCOM file to start verifying my family line?

Yes, a GEDCOM file is required to start verifying your family line. The harden skill parses the GEDCOM format to extract your current list of individuals, relationships, and existing citations before systematically cross-checking them against official records.