contract-analyzer
Review contracts to identify key terms, risks, obligations, and negotiation opportunities
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Contract Analyzer is a comprehensive Claude skill designed to automate the review of legal documents. It systematically extracts critical terms, identifies hidden risks, and maps out party obligations, enabling users to make informed decisions and optimize negotiation strategies before finalizing agreements. By leveraging advanced NLP, it transforms dense legal text into actionable insights, significantly reducing the time required for manual due diligence.
Use Cases
- Pre-signing Risk Assessment: Automatically identify high-risk clauses, unfavorable liability terms, and hidden obligations in vendor or employment contracts before they are signed.
- Negotiation Strategy: Highlight specific clauses that deviate from standard industry practices or company policy to provide clear leverage points during contract discussions.
- Compliance and Obligation Tracking: Extract key dates, payment milestones, and performance requirements from existing agreements to ensure ongoing operational and regulatory compliance.
- Legal Due Diligence: Rapidly scan large volumes of contracts during mergers or acquisitions to identify potential legal liabilities and exit conditions.
| name | Contract Analyzer |
|---|---|
| slug | contract-analyzer |
| description | Review contracts to identify key terms, risks, obligations, and negotiation opportunities |
| category | business |
| complexity | advanced |
| version | "1.0.0" |
| author | "ID8Labs" |
Contract Analyzer
Navigate complex contracts by systematically identifying key terms, potential risks, and negotiation opportunities. Understand what you're agreeing to before you sign.
Core Workflows
Workflow 1: Contract Review
- Document Intake - Load contract and identify type
- Key Terms Extraction - Pull critical dates, amounts, parties
- Obligation Mapping - List what each party must do
- Risk Flagging - Highlight concerning clauses
- Summary Generation - Create executive summary
Workflow 2: Risk Assessment
- Liability Analysis - Identify exposure and limitations
- Termination Review - Understand exit conditions
- IP Provisions - Flag IP assignments or licenses
- Risk Rating - Score overall contract risk
Quick Reference
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Review contract | "Analyze this [contract type]" |
| Key terms | "What are the key terms?" |
| Identify risks | "What are the risks?" |