verify-claim

Verify factual claims against codebase, documentation, and academic sources.

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iani-kuli/harness_bro --skill verify-claim-iani-kuli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: verify-claim
Source: https://github.com/iani-kuli/harness_bro/tree/main/.claude/skills/curated/verify-claim
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iani-kuli/harness_bro --skill verify-claim-iani-kuli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents AI hallucinations by enforcing a strict verification protocol before the model makes any factual claims, ensuring responses are grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Anti-Hallucination Protocol: Automatically triggers verification for claims regarding library versions, API endpoints, license terms, and academic papers.
  • Contextual Grounding: Forces the use of local code analysis (Read/Grep) for project-specific questions and external research (WebSearch/WebFetch) for factual queries.
  • Use Case: When asked about the latest features of a specific library or the existence of a function in your codebase, the skill forces the model to verify the information against real-time documentation or local files before answering.

Quick Start

Use the verify-claim skill to check the current version and breaking changes of the library before proceeding with the implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about verify-claim

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

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How do I prevent AI hallucinations when checking library versions and API endpoints?

To prevent AI hallucinations, you can enforce a verification protocol that mandates evidence-based grounding for factual claims by validating information against real-time documentation and local files before outputting responses.

What is the best way to ground AI responses in a local codebase during development?

The best way to ground AI responses is by forcing the model to use local code analysis tools, such as Read and Grep, to verify project-specific functions and codebase existence before generating an answer.

How do you verify academic research and external documentation before making factual claims?

You verify academic research and external documentation by integrating search tools and documentation query interfaces to fetch and validate external information, ensuring high-confidence and accurate responses.

Can I use automated fact-checking to ensure API endpoints exist before implementing code?

Yes, automated fact-checking can enforce a strict verification protocol that triggers checks for API endpoints and license terms, requiring integration with search tools to validate the information before you proceed.

When should I use an anti-hallucination protocol for software engineering queries?

You should use an anti-hallucination protocol when asked about specific library features, breaking changes, or codebase functions, ensuring the model verifies information against real-time documentation or local files before answering.

Do I need search tools and file readers to enforce contextual grounding for AI outputs?

Yes, you need search tools, file readers, and documentation query interfaces to enforce contextual grounding, as these components are required to validate external factual queries and local codebase information.