research

Verify claims against complete authoritative sources with precise citations.

Updated Dec 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/spences10/claudefiles --skill research-spences10
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/spences10/claudefiles/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spences10/claudefiles --skill research-spences10

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers verify claims by checking actual sources instead of relying on summaries, ensuring accuracy and credibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source Verification: Fetch and read full sources to validate claims.
  • Citation Tracking: Maintain traceable quotes and references for reports.
  • Use Case: Fact-check a set of URLs by confirming key statements against the original content.

Quick Start

Run the research skill to verify the claims for the provided links and present sourced findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify claims against actual sources instead of relying on summaries?

Source verification involves fetching and reading complete source material to validate claims. This Skill examines full, authoritative sources rather than snippets, ensuring assertions are grounded in actual content with precise citations and quoted passages.

What's the best way to fact-check a set of URLs by confirming statements against original content?

Fact-checking URLs requires fetching complete sources, reading relevant sections, comparing key statements against source text, and delivering findings with traceable quotes and references. This approach confirms accuracy before citing claims in reports.

How do I maintain traceable citations and references when researching?

Citation tracking captures quoted passages and references from verified sources, creating an auditable record of where claims originate. This enables credible reports where every assertion links back to its source with exact quotes.

Can I validate documentation claims by checking them against source material?

Yes. Documentation validation fetches and examines authoritative sources to confirm accuracy of stated claims. By comparing assertions against complete source text, you ensure documentation credibility and identify unsupported statements.

What are the limitations of fact-checking without examining complete sources?

Relying on summaries or snippets risks missing context, nuance, and contradictions present in full source material. Incomplete source review can propagate inaccuracies, misrepresent findings, and undermine credibility of research conclusions.