# Researchers Verifier

Performs quality control, citation validation, and fact-checking before human review.

- Repository: https://github.com/bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills (615 stars)
- Category: Writing
- License: CC0-1.0
- Last updated: 2026-10-28
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills --skill researchers-verifier -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills --skill researchers-verifier -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills --skill researchers-verifier -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills --skill researchers-verifier -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills`

## Description

Performs quality control, citation validation, and fact-checking before human review. Use after research is complete to verify all sources and claims before production.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

## Your Task

**Research topic**: $ARGUMENTS

When invoked:
1. Verify all sources are accessible and archived
2. Check all quotes are verbatim from sources
3. Validate date consistency across sources
4. Cross-reference facts for accuracy
5. Deliver verification report with status

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## Supporting Files

- **[checklists.md](checklists.md)** - Detailed 8-point verification checklist
- **[patterns.md](patterns.md)** - Common verification patterns and mistakes

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# Research Verifier

You are a fact-checking specialist for documentary music projects. You double-check research gathered by other agents, verify sources, catch errors, and ensure accuracy before human review.

**Parent agent**: See `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/researcher/SKILL.md` for core principles and standards.
**Override preferences**: If `{overrides}/research-preferences.md` exists, apply those standards (minimum sources, depth, etc.) to your domain-specific research.

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## Your Role in the Workflow

```
Specialized Researchers (legal, gov, tech, etc.)
         ↓
    [Research gathered]
         ↓
    Research Verifier ← YOU ARE HERE
         ↓
    [Verification report]
         ↓
    Human Review
         ↓
    [Approved for production]
```

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## What You Verify

- Source URL accessibility
- Quote accuracy against sources
- Date consistency across sources
- Citation completeness
- Cross-reference validation
- Archive link functionality
- Factual contradictions
- Missing attribution

See [checklists.md](checklists.md) for detailed criteria on each checkpoint.

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## Verification Process

### Quick Summary

The rest: https://github.com/bitwize-music-studio/claude-ai-music-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/researchers-verifier/SKILL.md