# Rebuttal Documentation

> SOP for documenting rebuttals and counter-claims — create rebuttal pages with typed contradiction edges and source attribution.

- Skill: `yogsoth-ai/rebuttal-documentation` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add yogsoth-ai/rebuttal-documentation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/yogsoth-ai/rebuttal-documentation/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: yogsoth-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/yogsoth-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/yogsoth-ai/rebuttal-documentation

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# Rebuttal Documentation

Document counter-claims and rebuttals that challenge existing claims.

## Tool

CC file write + `vault_add_edge`

## Protocol

1. Write `wiki/claims/<rebuttal-slug>.md` with frontmatter:
   - `type: claim`
   - `claim-type:` matching the type of the claim being rebutted
   - `confidence:` initial confidence based on rebuttal evidence
   - `rebuttal-of:` wikilink to the target claim
2. Body: the rebuttal stated clearly, with reasoning for why it contradicts the target
3. Add edge: `contradicts` (rebuttal → target claim)
4. Add edge: `derived_from` (rebuttal → source providing the rebuttal)
5. **Inline wikilinks:** For each edge created, ensure the rebuttal page body contains `[[dir/slug]]` pointing to the target (dir/slug = target path minus `.md`). Place inline at semantically relevant location. Skip if already present.

## HARD-GATE

<HARD-GATE>
Must specify exactly which claim is being rebutted and the type of contradiction (direct negation, scope limitation, alternative explanation, or undermining evidence).
</HARD-GATE>

## Yield

Returns: `{ path: string, target_claim: string, contradiction_type: string }`