rtfm

Verify API, tool, and system claims against primary sources.

16|3|Updated May 5, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #documentation #api #verification #verify #sources #claims

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npx skills add https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines --skill rtfm-kevin-liu-01

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rtfm
Source: https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines/tree/main/knowledge/skills/rtfm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kevin-Liu-01/Agent-Machines --skill rtfm-kevin-liu-01

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reading and verifying API, tool, or system claims against the actual sources to prevent guesswork and incorrect implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read the primary sources (code, docs, specs) to confirm feature support, behavior, and signatures.
Check secondary and tertiary sources for context, examples, and community experience.
Apply a rigorous verification process before coding, documentation, or shipping changes.
Use the rule to avoid making claims without documentation.

Quick Start

Verify a claim by locating the primary source, checking it against official docs, and confirming with a minimal test before implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about rtfm

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify API claims against primary sources before implementation?▼

To verify API claims, read the actual primary sources like code, documentation, and specifications to confirm feature support and behavior. Then check secondary sources for context before performing a minimal test to confirm the claim.

What is the best way to check API documentation accuracy for a specific feature?▼

The best way to check API documentation accuracy is to read the primary sources directly, cross-reference with secondary and tertiary sources for community context, and perform a minimal test before confirming the feature support or behavior.

Can I use a structured workflow to check parameter behavior and compatibility across systems?▼

Yes, you can use a structured verification workflow to check parameter behavior and compatibility. It enforces reading primary sources, checking secondary sources for context, and testing minimally before confirming any system or tool claims.

Why should I read secondary and tertiary sources when verifying API support?▼

Reading secondary and tertiary sources when verifying API support provides essential community context, real-world examples, and practical experience that primary documentation may omit, ensuring a rigorous verification process before coding.

When do I need source verification for product decisions and shipping changes?▼

You need source verification for product decisions and shipping changes when confirming feature support, parameter behavior, or compatibility. It prevents incorrect implementations by enforcing a rigorous check against primary sources before confirming claims.