Fact Check
Verifies claims by cross-referencing multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and combating misinformation for reliable information.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add fact-check npx -- -y @trustedskills/fact-check
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"fact-check": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/fact-check"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The fact-check skill enables AI agents to verify the accuracy of claims, statements, or information by cross-referencing them with reliable sources. It can identify potential misinformation, confirm factual details, and provide evidence-based responses.
When to use it
- Before sharing news articles or social media posts to ensure they are accurate.
- During research to validate data from unknown or unverified sources.
- In academic or professional settings to support claims with credible references.
- When reviewing content for factually incorrect statements that could lead to misinformation.
Key capabilities
- Cross-referencing information against trusted databases and sources.
- Identifying potential biases or inaccuracies in provided statements.
- Providing citations or links to verified sources when possible.
Example prompts
- "Is the claim 'Vitamin C can cure the common cold' accurate?"
- "Verify if the statement 'The moon is made of green cheese' is true."
- "Check whether the article about climate change from this website is reliable."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that the AI agent has access to up-to-date and credible sources for accurate fact-checking.
- Be aware that some claims may be context-dependent, so additional clarification might be needed for full accuracy.
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