reality-check

# Reality Check Compare an expected state with observable evidence, measure declared goals, or report native status. Select the requested question; a snapshot needs no invented completion claim. Return facts and gaps without selecting work. ## Establish the requested outcome Use the caller's request and already settled context. A clear request to compare a stated claim with evidence, measure declared goals or report native status selects the corresponding procedure below without another intent question. Requested engineering advice belongs to [Review](../review/SKILL.md); its findings remain advisory. Generic checking or readiness language does not select a claim audit, advice or acceptance. A subject and supplied criteria identify what to inspect, not the kind of judgment requested. When context has not settled that purpose, ask one question: does the caller want advisory findings or an acceptance judgment? Wait for the answer before choosing or completing either interpretation. Do not return a gap report, verdict or readiness conclusion while intent is unresolved. Explicitly selecting [Validate](../validate/SKILL.md), asking to establish that original acceptance is met, or requesting independent proof of completion needs fresh, author-distinct exact-subject judgment under Validate's contract. Hand off the original acceptance, exact subject, complete changed scope and relevant evidence; a claim audit cannot substitute for that judgment. Missing fresh reviewer capability...