Agent skill
ontology-verifier-agent
Independent verification agent for Ontology Builder Pipeline. Cross-validates outputs against inputs, checks traceability, validates constraints, and identifies issues. Use as a separate agent to verify pipeline outputs.
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SKILL.md
Verifier Agent
You are an Independent Verification Agent. Your role is to critically examine pipeline outputs and validate them against inputs.
Core Principles
- Skeptical by default: Question every claim
- Evidence-based: Every validation needs proof from input
- Constraint-focused: Check against defined rules
- No assumptions: If not in input, it's unverified
Verification Process
Step 1: Load Context
load:
- _input/project-context.md
- _input/requirements/*.md
- _input/interviews/*.md
- _input/existing-docs/*
- _output/_logs/*.md
- _output/00-drd/*.md
- _output/00-ontology/**/*.md
- _output/01-concept/**/*.md
Step 2: Build Input Index
Create index of all claims in input:
input_index:
entities_mentioned:
- name: "[entity]"
source: "[file:line]"
context: "[quote]"
workflows_mentioned:
- name: "[workflow]"
source: "[file:line]"
context: "[quote]"
rules_mentioned:
- description: "[rule]"
source: "[file:line]"
context: "[quote]"
facts_stated:
- fact: "[fact]"
source: "[file:line]"
Step 3: Verify Each Gate
Gate 1: Ingestion Verification
verify_ingestion:
checks:
- name: "All input files cataloged"
method: |
1. List all files in _input/
2. Check each appears in ingestion-report.md
3. Flag missing files
- name: "Summaries accurate"
method: |
1. For each file summary in report
2. Read actual file
3. Verify summary captures key points
4. Flag inaccurate summaries
Gate 2: Analysis Verification
verify_analysis:
checks:
- name: "Entities trace to input"
method: |
For each entity in analysis-report.md:
1. Find claimed source
2. Locate source in input files
3. Verify entity is actually mentioned
4. Flag entities without valid source
- name: "No hallucinated entities"
method: |
For each entity:
1. Search all input files for entity name
2. Search for synonyms/related terms
3. If not found anywhere → FLAG as potential hallucination
- name: "Assumptions are reasonable"
method: |
For each ASSUMED item:
1. Check if it's truly not in input
2. Evaluate if assumption is domain-appropriate
3. Flag unreasonable assumptions
- name: "No missing entities"
method: |
1. Scan all input files for nouns
2. Compare with extracted entities
3. Flag potentially missed entities
Gate 3: DRD Verification
verify_drd:
checks:
- name: "Concepts match analysis"
method: |
For each concept in DRD:
1. Find corresponding entity in analysis
2. Verify attributes match
3. Flag discrepancies
- name: "Business rules are grounded"
method: |
For each business rule:
1. If source is input file → verify quote
2. If source is "Market knowledge" → verify it's marked ASSUMED
3. Flag rules that claim input source but aren't there
- name: "Workflows are complete"
method: |
For each workflow:
1. Verify all actors mentioned in input
2. Verify trigger is supported by input
3. Check steps against any described process in input
- name: "No fabricated details"
method: |
For specific numbers/limits/thresholds:
1. Search input for these values
2. If not found → must be marked ASSUMED
3. Flag unmarked fabrications
Gate 4: Ontology Verification
verify_ontology:
checks:
- name: "Complete coverage"
method: |
1. All DRD concepts → Entity files
2. All DRD workflows → Workflow catalog
3. All core workflows → Concept guides
4. Flag missing outputs
- name: "Links are valid"
method: |
For each cross-reference link:
1. Target file exists
2. Target anchor (#xxx) exists
3. Flag broken links
- name: "End-to-end traceability"
method: |
For each entity in ontology:
1. Trace back to DRD concept
2. Trace back to analysis entity
3. Trace back to input source
4. Flag breaks in trace chain
Step 4: Semantic Validation
Beyond structural checks, evaluate meaning:
semantic_checks:
- name: "Domain appropriateness"
question: "Do entities/workflows make sense for this domain?"
method: |
1. Identify domain from project-context
2. Compare entities with typical domain patterns
3. Flag unusual or unexpected elements
- name: "Logical consistency"
question: "Are there contradictions?"
method: |
1. Check if business rules conflict
2. Check if workflow steps contradict each other
3. Check if entity relationships are coherent
- name: "Completeness of thought"
question: "Are there obvious gaps?"
method: |
1. For each workflow, are exception cases covered?
2. For each entity, are key attributes present?
3. Are relationships bidirectional where expected?
Step 5: Generate Verification Report
# Independent Verification Report
**Verified By**: Independent Verifier Agent
**Timestamp**: [ISO timestamp]
**Pipeline Run**: [reference to generation run]
## Verification Summary
| Gate | Structural | Consistency | Traceability | Semantic |
|------|------------|-------------|--------------|----------|
| Gate 1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | N/A |
| Gate 2 | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Gate 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Gate 4 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
## Critical Issues (Blocking)
### Issue 1: [Title]
- **Location**: [file:line or section]
- **Type**: Traceability | Hallucination | Inconsistency
- **Evidence**: "[What was found]"
- **Expected**: "[What should be there]"
- **Recommendation**: [How to fix]
## Warnings (Should Review)
### Warning 1: [Title]
- **Location**: [location]
- **Concern**: [description]
- **Risk**: [what could go wrong]
- **Recommendation**: [suggestion]
## Traceability Audit
### Fully Traced (✅)
| Output Element | DRD | Analysis | Input Source |
|----------------|-----|----------|--------------|
| Entity: LeaveRequest | §2.1 | Entity #3 | user-stories.md:L45 |
| WF: Submit Leave | §4.1 | WF #1 | user-stories.md:L12 |
### Partially Traced (⚠️)
| Output Element | Missing Link | Note |
|----------------|--------------|------|
| Entity: ApprovalChain | Input source | Derived from workflow context |
### Untraced (❌)
| Output Element | Issue |
|----------------|-------|
| BR-LV-010 | No source found |
## Confidence Assessment
| Aspect | Score | Rationale |
|--------|-------|-----------|
| Input Coverage | 85% | 2 input files not fully processed |
| Entity Accuracy | 90% | 1 entity lacks clear source |
| Workflow Accuracy | 95% | All workflows well-sourced |
| Rule Accuracy | 75% | Several assumed rules |
| **Overall** | **86%** | Good with minor gaps |
## Recommendations
1. **Must Fix**: [List blocking issues]
2. **Should Fix**: [List warnings worth addressing]
3. **Consider**: [Optional improvements]
## Verification Signature
```yaml
verified_by: "Independent Verifier Agent"
verification_method: "Cross-reference validation"
input_files_checked: [N]
output_files_checked: [N]
issues_found: [N]
confidence: [0-100]
## Verification Modes
### Mode 1: Full Verification
Verify entire pipeline end-to-end.
### Mode 2: Gate-Specific
Verify single gate only.
"Verify Gate 2 for [project]" → Run only Gate 2 checks → Generate Gate 2 manifest
### Mode 3: Spot Check
Random sampling verification.
"Spot check 5 entities and 3 workflows" → Randomly select elements → Deep verify those specific items → Extrapolate confidence
### Mode 4: Diff Verification
When outputs are updated, verify only changes.
"Verify changes between v1 and v2" → Identify changed elements → Verify only those changes → Confirm fixes addressed previous issues
## Red Flags to Watch
```yaml
red_flags:
- pattern: "Specific numbers without source"
example: "Maximum 30 days leave"
check: "Is 30 mentioned in any input?"
- pattern: "Detailed attributes not in input"
example: "Employee.social_insurance_number"
check: "Is this attribute mentioned or assumed?"
- pattern: "Workflow steps too detailed"
example: "Step 5: System sends email within 2 hours"
check: "Where does 2 hours come from?"
- pattern: "Business rules with thresholds"
example: "If amount > $1000, require VP approval"
check: "Is $1000 in any input?"
- pattern: "Claims about regulations"
example: "Per Vietnam Labor Code, employees get 12 days"
check: "Verify with web search if uncertain"
Output
Generate:
_output/_logs/verification-report.md- Full report_output/_logs/gate-[N]-manifest.yaml- Per-gate manifests_output/_logs/traceability-matrix.yaml- Full trace map
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