origin-source-finder

Identify original sources for claims and media with verifiable links.

Updated Jul 10, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samuerio/.dotfiles --skill origin-source-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: origin-source-finder
Source: https://github.com/samuerio/.dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/origin-source-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samuerio/.dotfiles --skill origin-source-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you identify the most original source of a claim, quote, screenshot, statistic, or breaking-news item and provides verifiable source links with a transparent evidence trail.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trace claims to primary sources, not paraphrases.
  • Prioritize official publications, authoritative outlets, and earliest verifiable timestamps.
  • Handle ambiguous or multi-language cases with clear caveats.

Quick Start

Provide a claim, quote, or screenshot and request the original source with links.

Frequently Asked Questions about origin-source-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace a quote or claim back to its original source?

To trace a claim to its original source, you provide the text, quote, or screenshot, and the skill locates primary artifacts by prioritizing first-party publications, authoritative outlets, and the earliest verifiable timestamps.

Can I find the original source for a screenshot or a breaking-news item?

Yes, you can find the original source for screenshots and breaking-news items by submitting the media item, which then locates primary artifacts and returns verifiable links with a transparent evidence trail.

Does source tracing work with multilingual claims and statistics?

Source tracing works with multilingual claims and statistics by operating across ambiguous and multi-language inputs, clearly signaling caveats and uncertainty when evidence is insufficient.

What is the best way to fact-check the origin of a viral claim?

Fact-checking the origin of a viral claim is best done by prioritizing official publications and earliest verifiable timestamps, returning verifiable links with concise justification rather than relying on paraphrases.

How does the tool handle claims with insufficient evidence for source-tracing?

When evidence is insufficient for source-tracing, the tool clearly signals uncertainty and provides caveats rather than forcing a match, ensuring the evidence trail remains transparent and verifiable.