person-evidence

Links extracted assertions to GedcomX tree persons through identity resolution.

3|3|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PioneerAIAcademy/cowork-genealogy --skill person-evidence-pioneeraiacademy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: person-evidence
Source: https://github.com/PioneerAIAcademy/cowork-genealogy/tree/main/packages/engine/plugin/skills/person-evidence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PioneerAIAcademy/cowork-genealogy --skill person-evidence-pioneeraiacademy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Genealogy research produces records full of people, but deciding whether a record's person is the same individual already in your family tree is error-prone manual work. This Skill performs that identity resolution, recording each match decision with confidence and rationale so your GPS audit trail stays complete. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Identity Linking: Evaluates whether a record's person matches a tree person and creates person_evidence entries with confidence levels and rationale. - Stub Person Creation: Creates stub persons in the GedcomX tree when no existing person matches a record's individual. - Link Auditing: Reviews existing person_evidence entries to assess whether recorded confidence levels are still warranted. - Household Buildout: Builds a record's household skeleton in the tree from extracted assertions. - Use Case: After extracting assertions from an 1880 census record, ask whether the head of household is the same person as an existing tree individual; the Skill evaluates the evidence, writes the link, and flags genuine conflicts for conflict-resolution. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to evaluate whether the person in this record is the same individual as a specific person in the tree and link them.

Frequently Asked Questions about person-evidence

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I link a census record person to my family tree?▼

Identity linking evaluates the record's person against tree persons using the assertions already extracted, then creates a person_evidence entry with a confidence level and rationale. If no tree person matches, a stub person is created instead.

What is a person_evidence entry in genealogy research?▼

A person_evidence entry records the decision that a record's person corresponds to a specific tree person, including the confidence level and reasoning. It forms part of the GPS audit trail for Analysis and Correlation, Step 3 of the Genealogical Proof Standard.

Can this skill search for new records about a person?▼

No, it never searches for new records. It only evaluates identity using records already in hand; gathering records is handled by the search-records skill, and extracting assertions is handled by record-extraction.

When should I use conflict-resolution instead of person-evidence?▼

Use conflict-resolution when multiple candidate persons genuinely compete for the same identity and the conflict must be resolved. Person-evidence handles straightforward linking and auditing, and it will recommend conflict-resolution when it encounters a genuine conflict.

Is it safe to run person-evidence twice on the same record?▼

Yes, re-invocation is safe. Delegating again re-evaluates the same request and never duplicates a link, since all writes go through the person-evidence agent which refines prior results on repeat runs.