What sources does Sketch Checker use for its research?

It queries multiple independent sources including Reddit (r/rabm, r/IsItSketch), Encyclopaedia Metallum (Metal Archives), RateYourMusic, Discogs, and specialized investigative sites like eclipshead.com and Hellseatic.de.

How does the rating system work?

The skill uses a dual-axis system that rates a band's 'Historical Tier' (entire history) and 'Current Status' (last ~3 years) on a scale from Safe to Nazi, ensuring that bands who have distanced themselves from past ties are evaluated fairly.

Does it flag bands just for being 'edgy' or dark?

No. The skill is specifically instructed that Satanism, paganism, misanthropy, and general dark aesthetics are NOT indicators of being 'sketch.' It focuses strictly on far-right, fascist, and National Socialist ideological ties.

Can it investigate individual band members?

Yes. One of its core functions is to scan Metal Archives for every current and past member, checking their other projects and labels for problematic associations that might not be visible on the main band's profile.

Sketch Checker: Metal Band Vetting

Name: Sketch Checker: Metal Band Vetting
Author: sam-dumont

bysam-dumont

•

Web Scraping y Recopilación de Datos

Conducts deep-dive research into metal bands to identify far-right, NSBM, or fascist ties using a multi-phase investigative methodology.

Sketch Checker is a specialized investigative tool for Claude designed to automate the ethical vetting of musical acts, particularly within the metal scene. It employs a rigorous three-phase parallel research strategy that cross-references community databases like r/IsItSketch and r/rabm with industry records from Metal Archives and independent press archives. By analyzing member side projects, label histories, and festival appearances, the skill produces a comprehensive 'sketch report' based on the Hellseatic community convention. This report provides a dual-axis rating for both historical and current status, enabling users to identify problematic connections with high confidence and sourced evidence.

Características Principales

01Red Flag Detection: Flags known problematic labels, festivals, and splits using a curated investigative blacklist.

023-Phase Parallel Research: Simultaneously queries community databases, industry records, and press archives.

03Structured Markdown Output: Generates detailed, sourced reports saved directly to your local workspace for future reference.

04Hellseatic Rating System: Delivers structured dual-axis verdicts for historical ties versus current status.

05Deep Member Investigation: Automatically audits side projects and previous band histories for all individual members.

0632 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Vetting a black metal band before purchasing merchandise or concert tickets.

02Auditing a festival lineup to identify potential far-right controversies or safety concerns.

03Researching the history of a record label's roster for ethical distribution or promotion.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sam-dumont/claude-skills sketch-checker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill