Source Documentation Tool

Extract FamilySearch sources and transform them into organized evidence documents and AI-contextualized research dossiers.

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Key Benefits

Capture Everything

All indexed information, citations, tags, and attachments in one place.

Find Patterns

AI identifies duplicates, conflicts, and connections across sources.

Export Everything

All outputs in Markdown. Use them anywhere, share with anyone.

How It Works

1

Install the Extension

Add our Chrome extension to your browser. It activates when you visit FamilySearch person pages.

2

Extract Sources

Click the extension to extract all sources for a person. It captures indexed information, citations, and attachments.

3

Import to App

The extracted data downloads as a JSON file. Import it into the Discover Their Stories app.

4

Generate Raw Document

The app creates a clean, deterministic evidence document with all source information organized and anchored.

5

AI Contextualization

Use AI to analyze sources, find patterns, identify conflicts, group duplicates, and create a research-ready dossier.

What You Get

Raw Evidence Document

A complete, lossless capture of all source data. Deterministic (no AI), organized with source anchors (S1, S2, etc.), and perfect for archival purposes.

Contextualized Dossier

AI-generated analysis that synthesizes sources, identifies verified facts with confidence levels, finds conflicts, builds timelines, and suggests research directions.

Flexible AI Processing

In-App Processing

Connect your OpenRouter API key and process directly in the app. Choose from Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and more.

Export/Import Workflow

Export prompts and data, use any AI tool you prefer, then import the results. Perfect for complex research or premium models.