contract-review

Reviews legal contracts for risks, extracts key terms, and suggests redlines.

400|54|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/evolsb/claude-legal-skill --skill contract-review-evolsb
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Skill: contract-review
Source: https://github.com/evolsb/claude-legal-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evolsb/claude-legal-skill --skill contract-review-evolsb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, markdown, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to quickly and efficiently review legal contracts, identifying risks, suggesting redlines, and comparing terms to market standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk Assessment: Identify critical, important, and acceptable risks with severity ratings.
  • Red Flag Scan: Instantly detect danger signs such as liability caps, indemnification clauses, and jurisdiction issues.
  • Market Benchmarks: Compare contract terms to industry norms with clear thresholds.
  • Negotiability Ratings: Determine what terms are realistic to change based on power dynamics.
  • Use Case: Analyze a complex M&A agreement to flag potential risks and negotiate key terms.

Quick Start

Review this acquisition agreement with red flags - I'm the seller.

Frequently Asked Questions about contract-review

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

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How do I review a legal contract for risks and redlines?

Contract review for risks and redlines involves analyzing legal agreements to identify critical clauses, assess severity, and suggest edits. This process automates scanning documents against 41 risk categories to flag liabilities and generate redline suggestions.

What is a red flag scan in legal contract analysis?

A red flag scan in legal contract analysis instantly detects danger signs such as liability caps, indemnification clauses, and jurisdiction issues. It highlights critical risks requiring immediate attention before signing.

Can I use Python to compare contract terms to market benchmarks?

Yes, you can use Python to compare contract terms to market benchmarks. This process uses Python and Markdown libraries to evaluate agreements against industry norms, providing clear thresholds and negotiability ratings based on power dynamics.

Does contract review work for M&A due diligence and negotiation prep?

Contract review works effectively for M&A due diligence and negotiation prep. It extracts key terms, applies risk assessments across 41 categories, and generates redlines to help negotiate complex acquisition agreements.

Do I need Python and Markdown libraries to run legal risk assessments?

Yes, you need Python and Markdown processing libraries to run legal risk assessments. These dependencies are required to parse contract documents and generate formatted reports with severity ratings and redline suggestions.

What are the limitations of automated contract review for legal documents?

Automated contract review is limited by its training datasets like CUAD and LegalBench. While it identifies risks and suggests redlines based on market benchmarks, it cannot replace professional legal counsel for complex agreement negotiations.