factual-validation-methodology

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a universal methodology for verifying factual correctness in technical documentation, educational content, and code examples using WebSearch and WebFetch tools. It defines how to verify claims such as command syntax, version numbers, API methods, and code examples, and how to classify confidence levels.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Verification workflow: identify verifiable claims and validate them against authoritative sources.
• Source prioritization: use official docs, registries, and release notes to resolve claims.
• Confidence classification: assign [Verified], [Error], [Outdated], or [Unverified] labels to findings.
• Update cadence: track validation and expiry to keep documentation current.
• Context for tutorials: ensures tutorials and references stay accurate and trustworthy.

Quick Start

Validate a claim in a tutorial, e.g., "npm install --save-dev prettier" against official npm docs, record the source URL, and tag the finding with [Verified] or [Error] as appropriate.