Why direct verification changes the decision
A connector report inferred that a repository was the primary release candidate. Opening the cited GitHub record added two facts that changed the conclusion: the repository had been archived, and its review checklist showed no ship decision approved. Both facts were visible on the record; neither survived into the synthesis.Source-trace workflow
- Open the exact provider link Bright returned.
- Verify ownership, visibility, archive state, branch, latest update, and read/write status.
- Open the specific cited file or page rather than relying on repository-level context.
- Check whether checklist items are completed or merely present.
- Compare titles, totals, dates, and statuses with Bright’s summary.
- Record mismatches before the result becomes a plan or a document.
Reviewing Notion records
For Notion, verify the page breadcrumb, the parent project, the last-edited state, and whether the visible content belongs to the intended project. Do not publish screenshots of private workspace navigation or personal specifications unless the owner approves the disclosure.Note: A citation proves that a record exists. It does not prove that the agent captured its most decision-relevant state.
Related pages
- Hand work to coding agents: verify acceptance criteria before and after the handoff.
- Connect apps: where connections live and what each one grants.