client-comms-log

Log client communications into append-only per-case histories with dated entries.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill client-comms-log-anthropics
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Skill: client-comms-log
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/legal-clinic/skills/client-comms-log
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill client-comms-log-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of losing track of what you told a client and when by maintaining a dated, append-only communications history you can review and summarize quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Append-only per-case logging of calls, emails, texts, letters, in-person meetings, and voicemail, with a consistent dated entry format.
  • Multiple retrieval views including recent entry reads, one-paragraph condensed summaries, and cross-log supervision pattern scans.
  • Action-item awareness by capturing student-side and client-side responsibilities and flagging potential unanswered communications or missed follow-ups.

Quick Start

Use client-comms-log to add a new dated communication entry for case case-123 by running: client-comms-log case-123 --add and following the prompts to confirm the formatted entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about client-comms-log

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep an append-only log of client communications for legal case management?

To keep an append-only log of client communications, you use a mandatory case-id to add dated entries for calls, emails, and letters. This creates a per-case history file that maintains continuity across team handoffs and prevents overwritten records.

Can I generate a summary of recent client communications for a semester handoff?

Yes, you can generate a summary of recent client communications for a semester handoff. The tool reads the per-case history and produces a one-paragraph condensed summary, ensuring incoming team members quickly understand case status without reading every log entry.

What is the best way to document client calls in a legal clinic without losing track of follow-ups?

The best way to document client calls in a legal clinic is logging them into an append-only per-case history. This method captures action items and flags potential unanswered communications, ensuring you maintain supervision continuity and never lose track of client follow-ups.

Does this client communication logging tool require a specific case management platform to work?

No, this client communication logging tool does not require a specific case management platform. It operates independently by prepending most-recent-first entries to a deterministic log path, requiring only a mandatory case-id to start logging and retrieving communication histories.

Why use an append-only log for legal client handoff documentation instead of editable notes?

You use an append-only log for legal client handoff documentation to ensure historical accuracy. By preventing edits to past entries, teams can quickly verify exactly what was communicated and when, maintaining reliable continuity across semester handoffs without risk of overwritten records.