Verified Search Skill | Agent Skills

Verified Search

Purpose

Perform web searches with built-in verification, credibility scoring, and fact-checking to ensure accurate, trustworthy information.

Activation Keywords

verified search, trusted search
fact check, credibility check
validate information, verify source
trusted sources, reliable info
cross-check, confirm

Core Capabilities

1. Search Execution

Multi-engine queries
Query optimization
Result aggregation
Deduplication
Ranking adjustment

2. Source Validation

Domain authority check
Author verification
Publication date
Citation analysis
Bias indicators

3. Credibility Scoring

Source reputation
Content accuracy
Cross-reference matches
Freshness score
Expert consensus

4. Fact Verification

Claim extraction
Evidence gathering
Counter-evidence search
Verdict determination
Confidence rating

5. Result Presentation

Credibility-ranked results
Source summaries
Verification status
Alternative viewpoints

Verification Process

1. Execute Search
   → Multiple search engines
   → Query variations
   → Collect top N results

2. Filter & Rank
   → Domain authority score
   → Content relevance
   → Source freshness
   → Remove duplicates

3. Verify Each Source
   → Check author credentials
   → Verify publication date
   → Assess domain reputation
   → Look for citations

4. Cross-Reference
   → Compare across sources
   → Identify consensus
   → Flag contradictions
   → Note unique claims

5. Score & Present
   → Credibility score (1-10)
   → Verification status
   → Key findings
   → Caveats

Credibility Scoring Criteria

| Factor | Weight | Description | |--------|--------|-------------| | Domain Authority | 25% | Site reputation, history | | Author Expertise | 20% | Credentials, track record | | Source Citations | 20% | References, peer review | | Cross-Reference | 20% | Corroboration by others | | Recency | 15% | Publication date relevance |

Verification Status Labels

✅ VERIFIED - Multiple credible sources confirm
⚠️ PARTIALLY VERIFIED - Some sources confirm, gaps exist
❓ UNVERIFIED - Single source, needs more evidence
❌ DISPUTED - Conflicting credible sources
🔄 OUTDATED - Information may no longer be current

Search Result Format

## Search Results: [Query]

### Result 1: [Title]
- **Source**: [Domain] | **Credibility**: 8/10
- **Status**: ✅ VERIFIED
- **Summary**: [Key points]
- **Cross-referenced by**: [Other sources]

### Result 2: [Title]
- **Source**: [Domain] | **Credibility**: 6/10
- **Status**: ⚠️ PARTIALLY VERIFIED
- **Summary**: [Key points]
- **Note**: [Verification gaps]

### Consensus View
[What most credible sources agree on]

### Disputed Points
[Where sources disagree]

### Verification Notes
- Total sources checked: N
- Credible sources: M
- Average credibility: X/10

Example Usage

User: "Search for React 19 release date"

Verified Search Response:
Query: "React 19 release date official"

Results (5 sources checked):

1. React.dev Blog (Official)
   - Credibility: 10/10 ✅ VERIFIED
   - Status: Primary source
   - Finding: React 19 released December 2024

2. GitHub React Releases
   - Credibility: 10/10 ✅ VERIFIED
   - Confirms: v19.0.0 tag exists

3. Dev.to Article
   - Credibility: 6/10 ⚠️ PARTIALLY VERIFIED
   - Accurate date, secondary source

Consensus: React 19 officially released December 2024
Confidence: HIGH (confirmed by primary sources)

Agent Skills: Verified Search

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