scour

Fetch live sources to verify claims and return cited verdicts.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

Search Tags:#fact-checking #verification #evidence #claims #web-sourcing #scour

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kennykankush/skillpack --skill scour

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scour
Source: https://github.com/kennykankush/skillpack/tree/main/plugins/workbench/skills/scour
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kennykankush/skillpack --skill scour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scour grounds confident, memory-derived narratives by leaving the room and verifying load-bearing claims against real sources fetched during the run. It prevents confident-but-wrong conclusions by requiring real-world evidence for each assertion.

Core Features & Use Cases

Verify load-bearing claims by extracting specific assertions from the conversation and checking them against live sources.
Return per-claim verdicts (confirmed / wrong / outdated / no-consensus) with citations.
Support discovery tasks to identify dominant patterns, camps, and gotchas, anchored to live evidence.

Quick Start

Ask Scour to ground a claim by fetching live sources and returning a verdict with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about scour

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I verify claims made during a live conversation with real sources?▼

You can fact-check technical narratives by fetching live web sources to verify load-bearing claims against real-world evidence. It returns per-claim verdicts with citations without modifying code or producing artifacts.

What is the best way to fact-check current technical practices against live evidence?▼

Fact-checking current practices involves extracting specific assertions from a conversation and checking them against live sources. It returns verdicts anchored to real-world evidence, preventing confident-but-wrong conclusions.

Can I get citations when checking if a technical claim is outdated?▼

Yes, you can get citations when checking if a claim is outdated. The Skill fetches real-time sources to evaluate assertions and returns verdicts of confirmed, wrong, outdated, or no-consensus with citations.

Does this fact-checking approach work for identifying dominant patterns and camps in a topic?▼

Yes, this fact-checking approach supports discovery tasks to identify dominant patterns, camps, and gotchas. It anchors discoveries to live evidence fetched during the run to ensure grounded results.

When should I not use web-sourcing for claim verification?▼

You should not use this web-sourcing approach if you need to produce artifacts or modify code. It is designed strictly to verify claims and return verdicts with citations during live conversations.