research-cross-validator

Cross-validate technical claims using documentation, source code, and community sources.

1|Updated Jan 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomwangowa/agent-skills --skill research-cross-validator
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Skill: research-cross-validator
Source: https://github.com/tomwangowa/agent-skills/tree/main/research-cross-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomwangowa/agent-skills --skill research-cross-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the risk of AI hallucination and single-source bias by independently verifying technical claims using multiple, orthogonal strategies, ensuring a higher degree of confidence in the information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Strategy Verification: Employs official documentation, counter-evidence searches, source code inspection, community corroboration, and version-specific checks.
  • Claim Prioritization: Focuses on critical or foundational claims first.
  • Use Case: After a tech-feasibility report makes several claims about a new library's capabilities, use this Skill to independently confirm each claim by checking the library's documentation, searching for bug reports, and inspecting the source code, providing a consolidated report on the veracity of each claim.

Quick Start

Cross-validate the claims found in the attached 'design-document.md' file.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-cross-validator

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

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How do I verify technical claims to mitigate AI hallucination and single-source bias?

To verify technical claims and mitigate AI hallucination, cross-validate claims using multiple independent strategies like official documentation checks, counter-evidence searches, and source code inspection. This ensures higher confidence by requiring strict independence of strategies and recency of evidence.

What is multi-strategy cross-validation for technical feasibility reports?

Multi-strategy cross-validation for technical feasibility reports is confirming foundational claims by independently checking official documentation, searching for counter-evidence, inspecting source code, and gathering community corroboration. It prioritizes critical claims first to mitigate single-source bias.

How do I cross-validate vendor claims about a library's capabilities?

Cross-validate vendor claims about library capabilities by applying orthogonal verification strategies: inspect the library's official documentation, search for bug reports, examine the source code, and perform version-specific checks. This independently confirms each claim's veracity.

Can I use community corroboration and source code inspection to check technical claims?

Yes, you can use community corroboration and source code inspection to check technical claims. These function as independent verification strategies alongside official documentation and counter-evidence searches to ensure strict independence when validating design documents.

What is the best way to falsify technical claims found in a design document?

The best way to falsify technical claims in a design document is conducting counter-evidence searches and version-specific checks. This cross-validation prioritizes critical or foundational claims first, applying multiple independent strategies to identify single-source bias.

When should I not rely on a single source for verifying technical claims?

You should not rely on a single source for verifying technical claims when evaluating vendor proposals or new library capabilities, as single-source bias and AI hallucination risks are high. Instead, require strict independence of strategies and recency of evidence.