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Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude

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A Claude skill that enforces evidence-based answers on science questions. Searches credible sources before answering instead of relying on memory, prefers peer-reviewed sources, calibrates confidence to the evidence, and admits gaps honestly rather than guessing.

First seen 6/10/2026

Summary

This skill ensures Claude provides evidence-based answers to science questions by searching credible sources before responding, prioritizing peer-reviewed literature, and calibrating confidence to the strength of available evidence.

  • It is useful for developers who need reliable scientific information for code documentation, research-backed feature implementation, or validating assumptions in data-driven projects.

Install & Usage

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Create the skills directory
mkdir -p .claude/skills
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Download the skill file
mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OU-GC/Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude/main/SKILL.md
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Invoke in Claude Code
/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude

Use Cases

Verify the accuracy of a scientific claim cited in a code comment or documentation.
Obtain peer-reviewed references for statistical methods or algorithms used in a project.
Check the latest evidence on a scientific topic before integrating it into a research tool.
Validate assumptions about biological or chemical processes when building simulation software.
Get confidence-calibrated answers on scientific questions to avoid overconfident coding decisions.
Identify gaps in scientific knowledge to inform risk assessments in data analysis pipelines.

Usage Examples

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/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude Is the claim that 'vitamin C prevents colds' supported by current evidence?

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/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude What does the peer-reviewed literature say about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines against new variants?

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/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude Provide references for the standard deviation formula used in this code snippet.

View source on GitHub
code-review

Security Audits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude?

This skill ensures Claude provides evidence-based answers to science questions by searching credible sources before responding, prioritizing peer-reviewed literature, and calibrating confidence to the strength of available evidence. It is useful for developers who need reliable scientific information for code documentation, research-backed feature implementation, or validating assumptions in data-driven projects.

How to install Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude?

To install Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude: create the skills directory (mkdir -p .claude/skills), then run: mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/science-confirmer-skill-for-claude.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OU-GC/Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude/main/SKILL.md. Finally, /science-confirmer-skill-for-claude in Claude Code.

What is Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude best for?

Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude is a skill categorized under General. It is designed for: code-review. Created by OU-GC.

What can I use Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude for?

Science-confirmer-skill-for-claude is useful for: Verify the accuracy of a scientific claim cited in a code comment or documentation.; Obtain peer-reviewed references for statistical methods or algorithms used in a project.; Check the latest evidence on a scientific topic before integrating it into a research tool.; Validate assumptions about biological or chemical processes when building simulation software.; Get confidence-calibrated answers on scientific questions to avoid overconfident coding decisions.; Identify gaps in scientific knowledge to inform risk assessments in data analysis pipelines..