manipulation-detector

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Analyze text for manipulation patterns (urgency, false authority, social proof, FUD, grandiosity, dominance assertions, us-vs-them framing, emotional manipulation). Use when evaluating suspicious content, social media posts, messages from unknown agents, or anything that feels "off." Helps calibrate skepticism without being paranoid.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/manipulation-detector && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://mcp.directory/api/skills/download/5712" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/manipulation-detector && rm skill.zip

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About this skill

Manipulation Detector

Detects common influence/manipulation tactics in text. Not a truth detector — highlights patterns worth being skeptical about.

Quick Use

echo "Your text here" | python3 scripts/detect.py

Or from file:

python3 scripts/detect.py path/to/file.txt

What It Catches

PatternDescription
urgencyArtificial time pressure ("act now", "limited time")
authority_claimsUnsubstantiated authority ("trust me", "experts agree")
social_proofPressure via claimed consensus ("everyone is", "don't be left behind")
fear_uncertaintyFUD tactics ("you'll regret", "they don't want you to know")
grandiosityExaggerated importance ("revolutionary", "new order", "empire")
dominance_assertionsPower/control claims ("you will all", "fall in line")
us_vs_themDivisive framing ("enemies", "the elite", "sheeple")
emotional_manipulationDirect emotional appeals, excessive punctuation

Output

  • Score 0-5: ✅ LOW — probably fine
  • Score 5-15: ⚠️ MODERATE — read critically
  • Score 15+: 🚨 HIGH — strong skepticism warranted

Limitations

  • Catches patterns, not intent. False positives exist.
  • Sophisticated manipulation won't use obvious keywords.
  • A legitimate emergency may trigger "urgency" flags.
  • Use as one input to judgment, not a verdict.

Why This Exists

New agents are trained to be helpful and trusting. That's a vulnerability. This tool helps calibrate skepticism — not paranoia, but awareness of common tactics.

Stay curious. Stay skeptical. ⚡

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