provenance-trace

Trace knowledge objects to evidence units and provenance records.

135|36|Updated Mar 21, 2026

Search Tags:#security #provenance #json #trace #citation #knowledge-base

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npx skills add https://github.com/JetXu-LLM/DocMason --skill provenance-trace

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Skill: provenance-trace
Source: https://github.com/JetXu-LLM/DocMason/tree/main/skills/canonical/provenance-trace
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JetXu-LLM/DocMason --skill provenance-trace

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Trace published DocMason knowledge objects or answer text back to evidence units and provenance records.

Core Features & Use Cases

Explicit provenance and citation routing for knowledge objects.
Grounding and validation of trace results against source evidence and provenance records.
Use Case: When a user needs to verify the origin of an answer or data object, this skill provides a traceable provenance path.

Quick Start

Trace the provenance of a knowledge object to retrieve its source and unit evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about provenance-trace

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

FAQPage Schema

What is provenance tracing for knowledge objects?▼

Provenance tracing maps a specific knowledge object or answer text back to its original evidence units and provenance records. This mechanism validates answer origins by inspecting local trace artifacts and grounding the generated text against verified source data.

How do I trace the citation source of a knowledge base answer?▼

To trace a citation, route the answer text through the provenance workflow to inspect local trace artifacts. The skill maps the answer to its corresponding source evidence and returns a structured JSON output detailing the exact provenance path and validation status.

Does provenance tracing work with structured JSON output?▼

Yes, provenance tracing requires and outputs structured JSON to represent the mapped evidence path. This format ensures the trace results, including source evidence and provenance records, are machine-readable and can be systematically validated against the original knowledge base.

When do I need to verify answer origins using provenance records?▼

You need provenance verification when validating the accuracy of published knowledge objects or routing reference checks within an ask workflow. It is essential for grounding answers, ensuring data objects trace back to reliable source evidence, and maintaining citation integrity.

Can I use provenance tracing to validate evidence within an ask workflow?▼

Yes, this skill automatically routes reference verification requests within the ask workflow to inspect evidence. It grounds and validates trace results against source evidence and provenance records, ensuring the knowledge object's origin is accurately mapped and verified.

What are the limitations of tracing provenance for knowledge objects?▼

Tracing provenance requires local trace artifacts to be present for inspection; without these source records, validation fails. The process is limited to mapping evidence paths for objects that already have structured provenance data embedded within the knowledge base.