family-history-research
FreeProvides assistance with planning family history and genealogy research projects.
FreeFree tier
Inputs: textOutputs: text
About family-history-research
The Family History Research Planning Skill is a Claude AI skill designed to assist with structured family history and genealogy research projects. It provides specialized knowledge and workflows based on the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and Evidence Explained citation methodology. The skill includes reference documentation for citation templates, evidence evaluation, GPS guidelines, and advanced research strategies, as well as templates for research plans, citation libraries, evidence analysis reports, and research logs. It also emphasizes privacy and responsible AI use, following the principles of the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy (CRAIGEN).
Key Features
Research planning with structured research questions, source identification, and search strategies
Citation creation using Evidence Explained methodology with templates for 14+ source types
Evidence evaluation and conflict resolution frameworks
Guidance on the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) integration
Advanced research methodologies and strategies
Ready-made templates for research plans, citation libraries, evidence analysis, and research logs
Privacy and ethical AI use guidelines following CRAIGEN principles
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Follows established genealogy standards (GPS and Evidence Explained)
- Includes ready-to-use templates for common genealogy tasks
- Open source and free to use
- Encourages privacy protection and ethical AI use
- Provides structured, step-by-step guidance for research planning
- Reference documentation covers advanced methodologies
Cons
- Requires Claude AI platform to use
- Limited to text-based interaction within Claude
- May require prior genealogical knowledge to fully utilize templates and methodologies
Best For
Planning family history research projectsCreating genealogical citations and source listsEvaluating and resolving conflicting evidenceDocumenting research sessions and logsLearning and applying the Genealogical Proof StandardOrganizing and structuring genealogy research workflows
FAQ
What genealogy standards does this skill follow?
It follows the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and Evidence Explained citation methodology.
What templates are included?
Templates for research plans (simplified and detailed), citation library entries, evidence analysis reports, and research logs.
Is this skill free?
Yes, the skill is open source and hosted on GitHub. It is free to use, but it requires access to Claude AI.