chronology

Extract and organize dated events from legal documents into case chronologies.

2|1|Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill chronology
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Skill: chronology
Source: https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/litigation-legal/skills/chronology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill chronology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It streamlines the creation of comprehensive legal chronologies by extracting and organizing dated events from multiple sources, reducing manual effort and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Event Extraction: Pulls dated events from PDFs, emails, and other documents, tagging each with source attribution.
  • De-duplication and Merging: Combines multiple mentions of the same event into a single, cohesive entry.
  • Use Case: Legal teams can quickly generate a chronological narrative of facts for case preparation or settlement negotiations, accounting for privilege flags and source verification.

Quick Start

Load your case documents, specify sources or directories, and command me to build a timeline to see the structured sequence of events.

Frequently Asked Questions about chronology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a legal timeline from case documents?

To build a legal timeline, load your case documents and specify the source directories. The system automatically extracts dated events from PDFs and emails, merges duplicates, and generates a structured chronological narrative for litigation support.

Can I extract dated events from PDFs and email exports for discovery?

Yes, you can extract dated events from PDFs and email exports for discovery. The process pulls events from these multiple source types, applies significance tagging based on case theory, and ensures source attribution is noted throughout the chronology.

Does the event extraction process handle privilege tagging and source verification?

Yes, the event extraction process handles privilege tagging and source verification. It tags each extracted event with source attribution and explicitly notes privilege considerations to ensure compliance during case analysis and settlement negotiations.

What is the best way to de-duplicate multiple mentions of the same event in litigation documents?

The best way to de-duplicate multiple mentions of the same event is to use automated merging. The system combines multiple references of a single event into one cohesive chronological entry, reducing manual effort and errors in case preparation.

How do I generate a chronological narrative of facts for case preparation?

You generate a chronological narrative of facts by loading case documents and commanding the system to build a timeline. It organizes extracted events sequentially, applying significance tags based on your specific case theory for settlement negotiations.