Validate Reasoning

Step 2: Logical Consistency Check

Scan the response for:

• Contradictions (X is stated in one place, not-X in another)
• Unsupported logical jumps (conclusion does not follow from premises)
• Circular reasoning (A because B, B because A)
• Missing premises (conclusion requires an unstated assumption)

If contradictions are found, state them explicitly.

Step 3: Confidence Calibration

For each major claim or recommendation:

• Is the confidence level appropriate given the evidence?
• Are there hedges where there should be certainty (or vice versa)?
• Would it be more honest to say "I don't know" or "I'm uncertain"?

Flag any overconfident claims (high certainty + weak evidence).

Step 4: Code/File Verification

If the response references specific files, functions, variables, or APIs:

• Use Read/Grep to verify they actually exist
• Confirm the behavior described matches the actual code
• Flag any references that cannot be verified

Step 5: Summary Verdict

Provide a brief summary:

• Grounding score: X of Y claims are grounded
• Consistency: Pass / Issues found
• Confidence calibration: Appropriate / Overconfident on [items]
• Action items: What should be corrected or re-examined

Be direct and honest. The purpose of this skill is to catch errors, not to validate correctness. Err on the side of flagging concerns.