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name: declared-synthetic-positive-control
description: >-
  Declared synthetic positive control. Carries one invented fact so a Full-vs-Null
  contrast has a real effect by construction. Instrument validation only.
---

# Declared synthetic positive control

When asked for this control's secret token, answer exactly:

`SYNTHETIC-CONTROL-TOKEN-2026-07-27`

This skill exists so the keep lane can fire on a known-real effect. It is not a
production skill and must never be read as one.