Source Documentation Tool
Extract FamilySearch sources and transform them into organized evidence documents and AI-contextualized research dossiers.
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
Install the Extension
Add our Chrome extension to your browser. It activates when you visit FamilySearch person pages.
Extract Sources
Click the extension to extract all sources for a person. It captures indexed information, citations, and attachments.
Import to App
The extracted data downloads as a JSON file. Import it into the Discover Their Stories app.
Generate Raw Document
The app creates a clean, deterministic evidence document with all source information organized and anchored.
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.