link-verification

Check URL accessibility and verbatim quote presence in content drafts.

1|2|Updated Dec 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2 --skill link-verification
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Skill: link-verification
Source: https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2/tree/main/.claude/skills/quality-gates/link-verification
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2 --skill link-verification

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures content integrity by validating all URLs are accessible and quotes exist verbatim in sources, preventing publication of broken links or misattributed quotes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Accessibility: Check that all links return 200 OK (or follow redirects to final destination 200).
  • Quote Verbatim Verification: Ensure quoted text exactly matches the source content.
  • Placeholder Detection: Flag common placeholders like TODO, example.com, and empty links.
  • Attribution Consistency: Validate that citations and source metadata align with the referenced content.

Quick Start

Use the link-verification skill during content drafting or prior to publication to scan drafts for broken links and mismatched quotes. Provide the draft content and any reference sources to enable automated validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about link-verification

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify links and check that quotes match source content before publication?

To verify links and quotes before publication, you can scan drafts to check URL accessibility for 200 OK responses and ensure quoted text exactly matches source content using WebFetch and Read.

What is the best way to check for broken URLs and placeholder text in draft documents?

Checking for broken URLs and placeholder text involves validating that links return 200 OK or follow redirects, while flagging common placeholders like TODO, example.com, and empty links during content drafting.

How does automated quote verification work for citations and referenced sources?

Automated quote verification works by using WebFetch to retrieve source content and Read to validate that quoted text exists verbatim, ensuring attribution consistency and metadata alignment with the referenced sources.

Can I validate URL accessibility and citation accuracy for web content without external dependencies?

Yes, you can validate URL accessibility and citation accuracy directly without external dependencies by applying automated validation rules to drafts and referenced sources across web and document content.

What limitations exist when verifying content integrity for URLs that redirect?

When verifying content integrity for URLs that redirect, the validation process follows redirects to the final destination and requires a 200 OK response, meaning non-200 terminal destinations will be flagged as inaccessible.