research-verify-before-claim

Verify facts about libraries, tools, commands, or APIs before making recommendations.

Updated Jan 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JuanTaco4You/codex-agent-skills --skill research-verify-before-claim
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-verify-before-claim
Source: https://github.com/JuanTaco4You/codex-agent-skills/tree/main/research-verify-before-claim
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JuanTaco4You/codex-agent-skills --skill research-verify-before-claim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps ensure recommendations are backed by verified facts from primary sources and local evidence, reducing confident but incorrect guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Verification workflow: Read official docs and release notes, check local tool outputs, and compare versions.
  • Evidence-based guidance: Provide verifiable evidence and clearly state any remaining uncertainty.
  • Fallback planning: Suggest safe alternatives and cautious defaults when verification is inconclusive.

Quick Start

To start using this skill, begin by validating a claim about a library you plan to recommend, for example verifying the behavior of a CLI tool by checking its --version and reading its official docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-verify-before-claim

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify a library version before making a technology recommendation?▼

To verify a library version, check local tool outputs like the --version command and cross-reference the results against official documentation and release notes to ensure accurate technology recommendations.

What is the best way to fact-check API capabilities for technical proposals?▼

The best way to fact-check API capabilities is to read official documentation, examine local tool outputs, and gather verifiable evidence from primary sources before drafting technical proposals.

How do I state uncertainty when I cannot fully verify a tool's documentation?▼

When tool documentation is inconclusive, you should clearly state the remaining uncertainty and provide fallback planning by suggesting safe alternatives and cautious defaults for the user.

Can I use evidence-based guidance for IT operations and data science evaluations?▼

Yes, you can apply evidence-based guidance across software development, data science, and IT operations to ensure technical evaluations and recommendations are backed by verified facts.

Why do I need to check official docs before recommending a CLI tool?▼

You need to check official docs because relying on verified facts from primary sources reduces the risk of providing confident but incorrect guidance about CLI tool behaviors and capabilities.