Fact Checker

What This Skill Does

The Fact Checker skill acts as an automated research assistant for the OpenClaw AI agent. It is designed to take any block of text, extract individual factual assertions, perform multi-source verification using web search, and generate a standardized, highly readable report. By assigning confidence scores based on a strict source hierarchy—ranging from government and academic institutions down to editorialized media—this skill ensures that users can assess the credibility of information before taking action or publishing content.

Installation

To integrate this tool into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/sa9saq/fact-checker

Use Cases

• Journalism & Media: Fact-check articles or press releases for accuracy before submission.
• Academic Research: Quickly verify the background factual claims in draft papers.
• Corporate Communications: Ensure that internal memos or external public relations statements are grounded in accurate, verifiable data.
• Content Curation: Validate information gathered from social media or news feeds to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Example Prompts

1. "Fact check the following paragraph from this news article: [Paste text here]. Focus on the statistics mentioned and verify the attribution of the quotes."
2. "Review this report regarding current inflation rates in the EU and check if the cited rankings are accurate based on 2024 data."
3. "Is this claim about the historical timeline of the launch valid? Please verify the dates and provide authoritative sources for your findings."

Tips & Limitations

• Hierarchy Matters: Always prioritize government data and peer-reviewed studies over blog posts or commentary. The skill is calibrated to prefer high-authority sources.
• Ambiguity: If a claim is vague, the skill will attempt a charitable interpretation. Always read the 'Evidence' section of the report to understand the context of the verdict.
• Date Sensitivity: Remember that facts like prices or rankings are time-bound. Always check the 'Date checked' field in the report.
• Verification Threshold: If no sources can be found, the skill is designed to return 'Unverifiable' rather than guessing. Do not mistake a lack of results for a lack of truth.