# Check a bibliography for fabricated or retracted references

**Use case:** 

Runs the Bibliography Reference Verifier from the all-in-one Verifiable AI Agents Actor on a short bibliography that mixes a retracted Lancet paper with sound references. Each reference is checked against Crossref, OpenAlex, arXiv and Europe PMC, and the signed result says which ones to fix. Swap in your own bibliography, or pick any other agent from the list.

## Input

```json
{
  "agent": "reference-verifier",
  "input": {
    "references": "[1] Wakefield AJ, Murch SH, Anthony A, et al. Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children. Lancet. 1998;351(9103):637-41.\n[2] Abbott BP, et al. Observation of gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger. arXiv:1602.03837"
  }
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "agent": {
    "label": "Agent",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "priceUsd": {
    "label": "Price (USD)",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "data": {
    "label": "Result",
    "format": "object"
  },
  "_provenance": {
    "label": "Provenance",
    "format": "object"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The WritersLogic Verifiable AI Agents Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Check a bibliography for fabricated or retracted references". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/BOwEZm1Xoinfp0ANG) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Check a bibliography for fabricated or retracted references" task

The WritersLogic Verifiable AI Agents Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like agent and agent input, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Check a bibliography for fabricated or retracted references" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as agent, price (usd), result, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Check a bibliography for fabricated or retracted references" task via API](https://apify.com/davidcondrey/verifiable-ai-agents.md).

## FAQ

### Which agent does this bibliography check task run?

This task runs the Bibliography Reference Verifier inside the all-in-one Actor. Change the agent field to run any other agent with the same signed output.

### How do I check my own references with this task?

Replace the references text in the input with your bibliography, one reference per line or numbered. The task returns a verdict per reference and the sources it checked.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [WritersLogic Verifiable AI Agents](https://apify.com/davidcondrey/verifiable-ai-agents.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/davidcondrey/verifiable-ai-agents.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/davidcondrey/verifiable-ai-agents.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).