synapseradio/thinkies-cite-sources

Follow these steps:

1. Identify what needs citation

Target: $ARGUMENTS, else recent statements that reference external information. Citations are for information retrieved this task via external tools (web search, docs, API lookup) — not training data, which is base knowledge and never cited.

2. Track sources as you work

For each source consulted, note:

• The URL actually visited
• What specific information came from it
• Which claims depend on it

3. Validate every URL before citing

Confirm each URL resolves (use WebFetch). A source that 404s or times out is not a real source.

4. Match citation format to context

• Formal work: structured citations (APA, MLA)
• Technical discussion: simple references with working URLs
• Quick response: inline links with clear attribution

5. Separate source material from synthesis

Mark what came from sources ("According to…", "The documentation states…") versus your own analysis ("This suggests…", "Based on this, I conclude…").

6. Present citations where readers can find them

Group citations in a dedicated section or place them inline. Make URLs clickable and obvious. Include enough context to verify the interpretation.