retrieve

Fetch known records from files, APIs, or the web with provenance and citations.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill retrieve
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: retrieve
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/retrieve
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill retrieve

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users fetch exact, known data from trusted sources while preserving provenance and citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic retrieval of known records from files, databases, and web APIs.
  • Automatic provenance tracking with timestamps and verifiable citations.
  • Supports constraint-based retrieval and explicit source targeting for re-fetch.
  • Use Case: Retrieve a contract or policy document with a verifiable source history.

Quick Start

Retrieve the latest version of the requested item from a specified source and provide full citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about retrieve

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch known data from a web API while preserving provenance and citations?

To fetch known data with provenance, you need deterministic retrieval from specified sources that automatically applies timestamps and constructs verifiable citations for each record. This ensures exact documents from web APIs maintain a formal source history for compliance.

What is the best way to retrieve specific records from files and track their source history?

Retrieving specific records from files with source history requires constraint-based retrieval combined with automatic provenance tracking. This approach targets exact documents and generates verifiable citations with timestamps, satisfying data integrity verification needs for policy documents or contracts.

Can I re-fetch a previous version of a document from an explicit source?

Yes, you can re-fetch previous document versions by using explicit source targeting. This allows constraint-based retrieval to identify the exact known records from files or databases, applying versioning control and constructing formal citations for the targeted data.

Does deterministic data retrieval work for exact records from databases and web sources?

Deterministic data retrieval works for exact records from databases, files, and web sources by applying explicit source targeting. It fetches known data while preserving provenance, providing timestamps and verifiable citations to ensure data integrity across different storage locations.

When do I need formal citation construction and timestamping for retrieved data?

You need formal citation construction and timestamping for retrieved data when verifiable source history is required for compliance or auditing. This applies to scenarios involving policy documents or contracts where data integrity verification and provenance tracking of exact records are mandatory.