Verified Research

Quick Start

When researching, always fetch and verify actual sources:

Always do this

WebFetch URL → read content → verify claims → present findings

Never do this

WebSearch → present snippets without verification

Core Rule

Never present findings without examining actual source content.

Steps:

• Fetch the actual source (WebFetch or extract tools)

• Read the complete relevant sections

• Verify claims match what source actually says

• Quote specific passages when making claims

Common Pitfalls

❌ Presenting search snippets as facts ❌ Trusting summaries without checking sources ❌ Citing sources you haven't read

When Uncertain

If you can't verify (paywall, 404, contradictions): Say so explicitly. Don't present unverified info as fact.

References

For detailed patterns and examples:

• references/verification-patterns.md

• references/repo-cloning-pattern.md - Clone repos via subagent for source-level research