primary-source-evaluation
Authenticate, date, and critically assess historical documents for provenance, reliability, and bias with systematic source criticism methodology
Profile →npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill primary-source-evaluation --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Primary Source Evaluation Authenticate, date, and critically assess historical documents for provenance, reliability, and bias with systematic source criticism methodology. ## Overview This skill enables rigorous evaluation of primary historical sources. It encompasses authentication, dating, provenance assessment, and bias analysis using systematic source criticism methodologies to support historical research. ## Capabilities ### Authentication - Document analysis - Handwriting examination - Material assessment - Seal and signature verification - Forgery detection ### Dating Methods - Paleographic analysis - Content dating - Cross-referencing - Material dating - Contextual placement ### Provenance Assessment - Ownership history - Chain of custody - Archive documentation - Publication history - Collection context ### Bias Analysis - Author perspective - Purpose identification - Intended audience - Contemporary context - Comparative assessment ## Usage Guidelines ### Evaluation Process 1. Establish source identity 2. Verify authenticity 3. Determine date and origin 4. Trace provenance 5. Analyze purpose and bias 6. Assess reliability 7. Document findings ### Source Criticism Quest
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Authentication
- Dating Methods
- Provenance Assessment
- Bias Analysis
- Usage Guidelines
- Evaluation Process
- Source Criticism Questions
- Documentation Standards
- Integration Points
- Related Processes
- Collaborating Skills
- References
What does the primary-source-evaluation skill do?
Authenticate, date, and critically assess historical documents for provenance, reliability, and bias with systematic source criticism methodology
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill primary-source-evaluation --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.