devils-advocate

Review claims by finding cited counter-evidence and assigning verdicts.

15|5|Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill devils-advocate-eugenelim
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo/tree/main/packs/research/.apm/skills/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill devils-advocate-eugenelim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you stress-test a claim or research finding by uncovering the strongest objections and counter-evidence before you accept it.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adversarial review: Examines a survey finding, hypothesis set, or user-supplied claim from the strongest opposing angle.
  • Evidence-backed counterpoints: Searches for cited counter-evidence and marks unsupported objections as inference when needed.
  • Verdict routing: Converts each substantive objection into either a confidence downgrade or a do-not-resolve outcome when both sides are true under different conditions.
  • Use case: Review a research summary before publication, pressure-test an internal recommendation, or challenge a conclusion that may be too confident.

Quick Start

Use the devils-advocate skill to review the user's claim or target artifact and return the strongest counter-position with cited evidence and a verdict for each finding.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find counter-evidence to challenge a research claim?▼

To find counter-evidence for a research claim, you need an adversarial review that searches for cited objections. This process identifies the strongest opposing positions and marks any unsupported counter-arguments as inference.

What is adversarial review for hypothesis testing?▼

Adversarial review for hypothesis testing examines a claim from the strongest opposing angle to uncover counter-evidence. It applies cited counterpositions to stress-test findings before you accept them.

How do I pressure-test survey findings before publication?▼

Pressure-test survey findings by applying citation analysis to uncover the strongest objections. This process searches for cited counter-evidence and flags unsupported objections as inference to validate your confidence.

Can I downgrade a research confidence rating based on counter-evidence?▼

Yes, you can downgrade a confidence rating by routing verdicts from counter-evidence. Each substantive objection converts into exactly one outcome: a rating downgrade or a do-not-resolve verdict when both sides are true.

What happens when conflicting research claims are both true under different conditions?▼

When conflicting research claims are both true under different conditions, the verdict routing process assigns a do-not-resolve outcome. This prevents a rating downgrade and acknowledges the contextual validity of both sides.

Are unsupported objections enough to downgrade a research finding?▼

Unsupported objections are not enough to downgrade a research finding. They are tagged as inference rather than cited counter-evidence, ensuring only citation-backed counterpositions trigger a rating downgrade verdict.