geo-fact-checker_skill

Overview

This skill is a GEO-focused fact-checking and evidence-collection assistant designed to improve the factual reliability and citation readiness of written content. It targets numbers, dates, rankings, market-share claims, competitor data, quotes, and other high-impact statements to make content safe to cite. The skill prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and traceability over stylistic polish.

How this skill works

I scan the provided text to extract and classify factual claims (numeric statistics, dates, rankings, competitor mentions, quotes). For each claim I plan an evidence search, query authoritative sources, and compare findings to the original text. I then label each claim (verified, partially_verified, outdated, contradicted, uncertain) and propose corrected wording with clear citation-ready summaries of the supporting sources.

When to use it

• When content contains numbers, dates, percentages, rankings, or market-share statements.
• When preparing reports, comparison pages, landing pages, or data-driven articles that need reliable citations.
• When validating competitor statements, product claims, or third-party quotes before publishing.
• When updating older content to reflect current data or when AI outputs require traceable evidence.
• When the audience or decision is high-stakes (B2B procurement, financial, legal, health-adjacent).

Best practices

• Specify a time horizon (e.g., ‘as of 2026’) and region to narrow searches and avoid ambiguous claims.
• Prioritize authoritative sources (official reports, government data, recognized research bodies) and cite domains and publication years.
• Document assumptions and tolerances (units, rounding thresholds, scope) so reviewers can audit decisions.
• Flag uncertainty explicitly rather than over-asserting: use cautious language when evidence is mixed or absent.
• Provide both the status label and a concise recommended rewrite for any non-verified claim.

Example use cases

• Audit a landing page that claims ‘#1 in market share’ before publishing to avoid legal exposure.
• Verify user counts, revenue figures, or growth rates in an investor-facing report with dated sources.
• Check and update a ‘Top 10 tools’ comparison page to ensure rankings and features match current data.
• Validate quoted statistics from press releases and replace unsupported numbers with sourced alternatives.
• Convert draft blog posts into citation-ready articles suitable for AI-driven search and GEO.