sycophancy-guard

Detect and mitigate sycophantic belief reinforcement in AI-user interactions.

2|Updated Jul 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xUrsanomics/utopia-os --skill sycophancy-guard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: sycophancy-guard
Source: https://github.com/0xUrsanomics/utopia-os/tree/main/skills-shared/sycophancy-guard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xUrsanomics/utopia-os --skill sycophancy-guard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents the common AI failure mode where models mirror user biases and escalate agreement without evidence, leading to delusional decision-making and belief spiraling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drift Detection: Monitors conversations for patterns like thesis inflation, echo chambers, and unverified assumption stacking.
  • Adversarial Intervention: Automatically triggers a Decision Council or forces a confidence declaration when high-risk strategic claims are made.
  • Belief Auditing: Maintains a structured log of strategic positions and their evidence basis to ensure long-term consistency and accountability.

Quick Start

Activate the sycophancy guard to audit my current assumptions regarding the market entry strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about sycophancy-guard

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

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How do I prevent AI sycophancy and belief drift during strategic planning?

Sycophancy in AI conversations manifests as thesis inflation, echo chambers, and unverified assumption stacking. This skill detects these patterns to prevent models from mirroring user biases and escalating agreement without evidence, which leads to delusional decision-making.

How do I audit AI assumptions in market analysis for evidence-based reasoning?

You audit AI assumptions in market analysis by maintaining a structured log of strategic positions and their evidence basis. This skill integrates with memory stores to log belief audits, ensuring long-term consistency and accountability for high-risk claims.

Can I trigger an adversarial review automatically when high-risk strategic claims are made?

Yes, you can trigger an adversarial review automatically when high-risk strategic claims are made. This skill automatically initiates a Decision Council or forces a confidence declaration to intervene during critical geopolitical forecasting or market analysis.

Does bias detection for AI belief spiraling require integration with system memory?

Yes, bias detection for AI belief spiraling requires integration with the system's memory store and decision-making protocols. This connection is necessary to log belief audits and trigger adversarial reviews effectively across high-risk domains.

When should I not rely on automated sycophancy detection for decision support?

You should not rely on automated sycophancy detection when lacking the ability to integrate with system memory stores. Without this connection, the skill cannot log belief audits or trigger adversarial reviews to prevent delusional decision-making.