contract-qa

Answer contract questions with verbatim clause citations and question-shaped outputs.

46|25|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills --skill contract-qa
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Skill: contract-qa
Source: https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills/tree/main/skills/contract-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LegalQuants/lq-skills --skill contract-qa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Contract-qa helps you answer precise questions about a loaded contract by locating the relevant clauses and returning a clear, question-shaped explanation with verbatim citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clause-grounded Q&A: Explains what specific terms mean, where provisions are located, and how mechanisms work based on the document text.
  • Question-shaped outputs: Produces brief direct lookups for fact questions, narrative explanations for interpretation, and structured findings for multi-issue questions.
  • Scenario walkthroughs (contract-only): Traces what the contract would do under a hypothetical fact pattern, while explicitly flagging gaps where the answer depends on external facts or law.
  • Safeguarded scope: Avoids full contract reviews and legal research outside the document, routing those requests instead.

Quick Start

Use the contract-qa skill to answer the question "What does Section 7 say about IP, and where is it addressed in the agreement?" for the loaded contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about contract-qa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I answer specific questions about a contract with verbatim citations?

To answer contract questions with verbatim citations, use a document Q&A approach that locates relevant clauses and returns explanations grounded strictly in the provided text. This ensures responses remain accurate and explicitly identify any out-of-scope or missing information.

What is clause interpretation and how does it work for single document inquiries?

Clause interpretation for single document inquiries involves parsing a loaded contract to explain what specific terms mean, where provisions are located, and how mechanisms work. It produces question-shaped outputs like narrative explanations or structured findings based on the document text.

Can I trace a hypothetical scenario through a loaded contract to see what happens?

Yes, you can trace a hypothetical scenario through a loaded contract using scenario walkthroughs. This process traces what the contract would do under a specific fact pattern while explicitly flagging any gaps where the answer depends on external facts or law outside the document.

Does contract question-answering support full contract reviews and external legal research?

No, contract question-answering does not support full contract reviews or external legal research. It safeguards its scope by routing those requests away and focusing strictly on single-document inquiries like clause meaning, location lookup, and contract-grounded scenario walkthroughs.

What is the best way to look up where IP provisions are addressed in an agreement?

The best way to look up IP provisions is using a clause-grounded location lookup that searches the loaded agreement and returns a brief, direct answer identifying the exact section. This ensures the response remains strictly grounded in the provided text.

When should I not use contract Q&A for analyzing my legal documents?

You should not use contract Q&A when you need a full contract review, legal research outside a single document, or analysis that relies heavily on external facts and law. It is strictly limited to answering specific questions about one loaded contract with verbatim citations.