research-cross-validator

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

1|Updated Jan 10, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/tomwangowa/agent-skills --skill research-cross-validator

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.