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.

FAQPage Schema
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.