source-credibility

Assess source credibility across ownership, funding, editorial standards, and biases.

Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hpsgd/turtlestack --skill source-credibility
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: source-credibility
Source: https://github.com/hpsgd/turtlestack/tree/main/plugins/research/analyst/skills/source-credibility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hpsgd/turtlestack --skill source-credibility

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Credibility evaluation is a critical bottleneck in research and decision-making. This Skill provides a structured framework to assess ownership, funding, editorial standards, track record, and biases before relying on a source for research or decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured evaluation: Assess ownership, funding disclosures, editorial standards, and transparency signals.
  • Cross-source analysis: Compare credibility signals across multiple publications or outlets to identify inconsistencies.
  • Usage scenarios: Before citing a source in a report, after reading a press release, or during due-diligence for a project.

Quick Start

Provide the source name or URL, and the skill will assess its credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about source-credibility

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I assess source credibility before citing a publication?

Assess source credibility by evaluating ownership, funding disclosure, editorial standards, track record, and biases. Provide the publication name or URL to generate a credibility report with clear signals.

What is the best way to evaluate media bias and funding disclosure?

Evaluate media bias and funding disclosure by analyzing transparency signals and cross-source data to identify inconsistencies in editorial standards and track record before relying on the source for research.

Can I compare credibility signals across multiple websites?

Yes, you can compare credibility signals across multiple websites or publications. Cross-source analysis identifies inconsistencies in ownership, funding, and editorial standards to support due-diligence workflows.

Does source evaluation work for journalism and due-diligence workflows?

Source evaluation works for journalism and due-diligence workflows by providing a structured framework to assess ownership, funding, and track record before making research or project decisions.

How to fact-check evidence using a structured evaluation framework?

Fact-check evidence using a structured evaluation framework that requires transparent signals covering ownership, funding disclosure, and biases, providing clear evidence in the output for reliability assessment.

What are the limitations of automated source credibility tools?

Limitations of automated source credibility tools include reliance on disclosed transparency signals and track record data, which may not capture hidden funding or undeclared biases in media-literacy evaluations.