Sources & Proof Guide

Learn how Gixo adds source notes, checks numbers against your files, and helps readers see where key facts came from.

Sources and proof features

Six things that make a brief easier to trust and double-check.

Automatic source notes

Gixo adds inline source notes that point to the exact page or section in your uploaded files. Each claim can be traced back to where it came from.

Number Verification

Every percentage, financial figure, and statistic is cross-checked against your source documents. The pipeline flags discrepancies before they reach the final output.

Source Document Linking

Citations link directly to the source document and page where the information was found. Readers can verify any claim by following the reference back to the original material.

Trust signals

Trust markers appear next to key claims and numbers in the brief. They help readers see which statements are sourced, checked, and tied back to your uploaded proof.

8-step checking flow

The checking flow runs through eight steps, from reading your files to checking numbers, adding source notes, and shaping the final brief.

Style matching

Gixo also keeps source notes and proof sections in the same tone and format as the rest of your brief.

How it works

Five steps from source upload to a brief with source notes.

1
Upload source files

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, or web URLs as source material. Gixo reads every file and makes it easy to search during brief creation.

2
AI pulls out key facts

The AI reads through every source document and extracts key facts, statistics, quotes, and data points. Each extraction is tagged with its source location — document name, page number, and section.

3
Numbers are checked

The verification stage cross-checks every number and percentage against the source material. It flags any figure that does not match the original document, preventing inaccurate data from reaching the output.

4
Source notes are added

Gixo adds inline source notes for supported claims. Each note includes the file name, page reference, or section so readers can trace it back.

5
The final brief shows its proof

The final brief shows inline source notes, trust markers, and a source list. Facts can be traced, key numbers are checked, and claims point back to your uploaded files.

Pro Tip
PDF and DOCX uploads usually produce the best source notes because they keep page numbers and section headings.
Pro Tip
Gixo checks every percentage and money figure against your source data. If a file says revenue grew 23% and the draft says 25%, the mismatch is caught before the brief is finished.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are source notes added automatically?
Gixo pulls facts from your uploaded files, remembers the file name and page number, and adds inline source notes during brief creation. You do not have to add those notes by hand later.
What counts as a source document?
Any PDF, DOCX, TXT file, or web URL that you upload to Briefs counts as a source. Gixo uses those files as the proof base for the facts and data it pulls into the brief.
How are numbers verified against sources?
Gixo compares each number in the brief against the matching data in your source files. Percentages, money figures, dates, and counts are checked before the brief is finished.
Can I add my own sources after generation?
Yes. You can upload more source files to Briefs and remake specific sections of the brief. Gixo uses the new files and updates the source notes.
Where do source notes appear in the brief?
Source notes appear next to the claims they support. The brief can also include a source list at the end showing the files that were used. Both are added automatically.
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