use-citations – Claude Code skill for citation backed answers
github.com · 1 day on the radar
Where is the demand coming from?
Mixed
Some genuine outside demand, some founder reach. This is the read that decides whether the traction would transfer to you.
Roughly what does it earn?
Not disclosedNo basis to estimateWe do not publish a figure until we have something to base it on. When we do, the method that produced it is shown alongside the range.
Could you build it?
Yes, in about 8 days
Nothing patented, no network effect, and no proprietary data set standing in the way.
What it is
use-citations is a Claude Code skill that answers research questions by extracting answers from source documents and automatically verifying every quoted statement against the original text word-for-word. It targets high-stakes use cases like tax law, contracts, and clinical guidelines where citation accuracy matters.
The one thing to knowThis is a narrow Claude Code plugin with minimal traction (1 HN point, no revenue model, single GitHub repo) and unclear founder reach, making it a weak wedge target unless the core verification-checking logic is independently valuable for a broader citation/research product.
Proof we found, with sources
The scores behind the verdict
Directional reads from public signals, 0 to 100▸ Show the four scores
TractionWeak2 / 100
How much demand shows up from people outside the founder's own circle.
CopyabilityHard to match25 / 100
How feasible it is for a competent builder to ship something comparable.
Wedge potentialFair35 / 100
How much room is left for a new entrant: gaps, ignored segments, pricing openings.
MonetizationUnproven0 / 100
How much evidence there is that people actually pay: visible pricing, revenue claims, a paid tier in use.
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