Research Fact Checker
This skill verifies information claims by cross-referencing sources, ensuring accuracy and combating misinformation in your responses.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add research-fact-checker npx -- -y @trustedskills/research-fact-checker
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-fact-checker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/research-fact-checker"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill verifies the accuracy of information retrieved from online sources. It can cross-reference claims against multiple reputable websites and identify potential inaccuracies or biases. The skill aims to provide a confidence score for factual statements, helping users assess the reliability of research findings.
When to use it
- Validating news articles: Check if sensational headlines or controversial claims are supported by evidence from reliable sources.
- Researching complex topics: Ensure that information gathered from various websites is consistent and accurate before drawing conclusions.
- Evaluating online courses/tutorials: Verify the factual correctness of content presented in educational materials.
- Writing reports or presentations: Bolster credibility by confirming data points with independent sources.
Key capabilities
- Cross-references claims against multiple sources
- Identifies potential inaccuracies
- Assesses bias within information
- Provides a confidence score for factual statements
Example prompts
- "Fact-check the claim: 'The Earth is flat.'"
- "Verify this statement: 'Eating chocolate improves memory' and provide supporting evidence."
- "Assess the accuracy of the following paragraph about climate change: [Insert Paragraph Here]"
Tips & gotchas
This skill relies on publicly available information. It may struggle with claims that are highly obscure or lack readily verifiable sources. Always critically evaluate the results provided by the fact-checker and consult multiple independent sources for complete verification.
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