source-locked-verification

Generate source-anchored answers with mandatory citations from user-provided materials.

630|79|Updated Dec 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill source-locked-verification
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: source-locked-verification
Source: https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills/tree/main/skills/source-locked-verification-larissa-meredith-flister
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill source-locked-verification

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

No Inference / Source-Locked Verification forces Claude to answer ONLY from user-provided materials and/or online sources actually accessed — no inference, no assumptions, no gap-filling. Every factual, legal, numerical, or procedural claim must be anchored to a cited source. This approach is designed for contexts where evidential fidelity matters, such as document review, fact-checking, chronology development, and legal research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source-locked answers: Claude must rely only on materials supplied by the user or online sources that it has actually accessed during the task.
  • Mandatory citations: Every substantive claim must be backed by a precise source reference (document name, page/paragraph, URL, etc.).
  • Use Case: Drafting timelines, verifying facts, reviewing evidence, or checking citations where accuracy is critical.

Quick Start

Activate the source-locked mode and instruct Claude to work only from the provided materials and the online sources it actually accessed.

Frequently Asked Questions about source-locked-verification

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stop AI from making unfounded inferences during legal research?▼

To stop unfounded inferences during legal research, use source-locked verification to restrict AI answers strictly to user-provided materials and accessed online sources. This enforces mandatory citations for every factual or legal claim, preventing assumptions and gap-filling.

Can I verify citations and check facts using only my uploaded documents?▼

Yes, you can verify citations and check facts using only uploaded documents. Source-locked verification anchors AI outputs exclusively to user-provided materials, requiring precise source references like page numbers or paragraphs to ensure evidential fidelity without external data.

How do I build a chronology timeline with strict source citations?▼

Build a chronology timeline with strict source citations by activating source-locked mode to process your documents. The AI extracts dates and events only from provided materials, flagging any unsupported statements and enforcing a strict source hierarchy for evidential fidelity.

What is the best way to ensure evidential fidelity in document review?▼

The best way to ensure evidential fidelity in document review is applying source-locked verification. This approach mandates that every substantive claim must be backed by a precise source reference, enforcing a strict hierarchy and explicitly flagging unsupported statements.

Does source-locked verification work for fact-checking procedural claims?▼

Source-locked verification works for fact-checking procedural claims by restricting AI outputs to actually accessed online sources and user materials. It enforces mandatory citations and flags unsupported statements, ensuring procedural accuracy without gap-filling.

When should I not use source-locked mode for AI legal research?▼

You should not use source-locked mode when tasks require predictive analysis, creative drafting, or gap-filling beyond provided materials. It is strictly designed for contexts where evidential fidelity matters, such as document review, fact-checking, and chronology development.