chronology

Generate tagged litigation chronologies from declared document sources.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill chronology-az9713
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Skill: chronology
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/chronology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill chronology-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of building an accurate chronology from litigation documents so you can quickly produce a defensible statement of facts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chronology generation from declared sources: Builds or updates a matter timeline by reading the matter workspace configuration and extracting dated events from production files, uploads, and document-storage sources.
  • De-duplication and significance tagging: Merges duplicate events and tags each entry with significance (🔴/🟡/⚪) according to the matter theory and side framing (plaintiff/defense).
  • Privilege gate and provenance-safe outputs: Forces a privilege posture choice (A-cleared, B-mixed, or C-aborted) and records provenance on every legal/computed statement to support later review.

Quick Start

Run /litigation-legal:chronology <your-matter-slug> --format=working to generate a working, tagged chronology from your matter’s declared document sources and uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions about chronology

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a litigation chronology from production documents and Bates exports?

Build a litigation chronology by reading the matter workspace configuration to extract dated events from production documents, Bates exports, and uploads. The tool enforces a privilege posture, tags event significance, and writes a formatted chronology file to the matter directory.

Can I generate a statement of facts from a document timeline automatically?

Yes, you can generate a statement of facts variant from a document timeline by running the chronology generation with a specific format flag. It extracts dated events, applies significance tagging based on matter theory, and outputs a defensible statement of facts.

How does significance tagging work when building a case document timeline?

Significance tagging works by evaluating extracted events against the matter theory and side framing, such as plaintiff or defense, to assign priority levels. Each chronology entry receives a significance tag to help you quickly identify critical facts during review.

What is a privilege gate in e-discovery chronology generation?

A privilege gate in e-discovery chronology generation is a mandatory posture selection that forces you to choose between A-cleared, B-mixed, or C-aborted before processing. It ensures privilege protection is enforced and records provenance on every legal statement to support later review.

Does chronology generation handle de-duplication of events from multiple custody sets?

Yes, chronology generation handles de-duplication by merging duplicate events extracted from multiple custody sets and production sources. It consolidates overlapping entries while maintaining provenance tagging to ensure a clean, defensible matter timeline.

Can I update an existing matter timeline with incremental document productions?

Yes, you can update an existing matter timeline with incremental document productions. The chronology generator reads newly declared sources, extracts additional dated events, de-duplicates against existing entries, and rewrites the chronology file with updated significance tagging.