| namespace | aiwg |
| name | citation-check |
| platforms | ["all"] |
| description | Check a file for citation quality and GRADE compliance |
| commandHint | {"category":"research-quality"} |
Citation Check Command
Quick check of a single file for citation validity and GRADE-appropriate hedging.
Instructions
When invoked, perform quick citation check:
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Parse File
- Extract all citations (REF-XXX, @-mentions, author-year)
- Map each citation to its GRADE level (from quality assessments)
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Check Hedging Compliance
- For each citation, verify the surrounding language matches GRADE level:
- HIGH: "demonstrates", "shows", "confirms" - OK
- MODERATE: "suggests", "indicates" - OK
- LOW: Must use "limited evidence", "some data"
- VERY LOW: Must use "anecdotal", "exploratory"
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Report
- List each citation with its GRADE level
- Flag violations (overclaiming)
- Suggest fixes for violations
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Auto-Fix (--fix)
- Replace overclaiming language with GRADE-appropriate hedging
- Preserve meaning while adjusting confidence level
Arguments
[file-path] - File to check (required)
--fix - Automatically fix hedging violations
--strict - Treat all GRADE violations as errors
References
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/rules/citation-policy.md - Citation policy
- @.aiwg/research/docs/grade-assessment-guide.md - GRADE guide
- @$AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/agents/citation-verifier.md - Verifier agent