news-investigator

Verify news claims and organize evidence from multiple sources.

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#timeline #investigation #source verification #news #fact checking #credibility analysis

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lava-chen/duya --skill news-investigator

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: news-investigator
Source: https://github.com/lava-chen/duya/tree/main/packages/agent/skills/websearch/news-investigator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lava-chen/duya --skill news-investigator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users investigate complex news events by organizing scattered information, verifying claims, and separating reliable evidence from rumors or unsupported reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-Source Investigation: Guides parallel research across local media, international outlets, official sources, social platforms, and archives.
Credibility Analysis: Evaluates source quality, detects citation loops, assesses bias, and ranks claims by confidence level.
Use Case: Research a breaking geopolitical event by building a timeline, validating major claims, identifying information gaps, and producing a structured investigation report.

Quick Start

Use the news-investigator skill to investigate the latest developments around this event, verify the main claims, and create a source-backed timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about news-investigator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fact check breaking news and verify claims from multiple sources?▼

Fact checking breaking news requires parallel research across local media, international outlets, official sources, and social platforms. This Skill guides cross-referencing claims, detecting citation loops, and ranking evidence by confidence level to separate reliable reporting from rumors.

What is source credibility analysis and how does it work for news investigation?▼

Source credibility analysis evaluates source quality, detects citation loops, and assesses bias to rank claims by confidence level. It works by cross-referencing information across multiple outlets and official sources to identify unsupported reporting during a news investigation.

How do I reconstruct a timeline of a real-world event using scattered news reports?▼

Timeline reconstruction organizes scattered information from multiple sources into a chronological sequence. This Skill applies parallel research across archives and media outlets to build a source-backed timeline that validates major claims and identifies information gaps.

Can I use this to investigate geopolitical events by researching local media and international outlets?▼

Yes, you can investigate geopolitical events by guiding parallel research across local media, international outlets, official sources, and social platforms. The Skill helps build timelines, validate major claims, and produce a structured investigation report.

What's the best way to detect citation loops and assess bias in news reporting?▼

The best way to detect citation loops and assess bias is through credibility scoring methods that evaluate source quality and cross-reference claims across multiple independent outlets. This Skill applies these reference strategies to rank claims by confidence level.

Does news investigation work without browser-based parallel research tools?▼

No, browser-based parallel research is required to investigate news events effectively. The Skill depends on parallel research, credibility scoring methods, and reference strategies to verify claims and organize evidence from multiple sources.