l4

Encode legal and regulatory rules as executable, type-checked L4 programs.

37|9|Updated Nov 26, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smucclaw/l4-ide --skill l4
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Skill: l4
Source: https://github.com/smucclaw/l4-ide/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smucclaw/l4-ide --skill l4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ws, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

L4 enables legal professionals to turn natural-language rules, contracts, and regulations into executable, type-checked programs, closing the gap between law and software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Isomorphic encoding of legal text into structured L4 code, preserving the source document structure for traceability.
  • Regulative rules & testing with pattern matching, timelines, and #TRACE simulations to verify compliance scenarios.
  • Deployment-ready workflows including validation with jl4-cli or cloud validation, and the ability to generate web apps, APIs, or documentation from formal specifications.
  • Use Case: Formalize a contract clause and automatically generate an evaluation trace to demonstrate compliance.

Quick Start

Install the cloud or local validator, create an .l4 file with a type-safe model of your rule, then run jl4-cli or the cloud validator to validate and test it. For example, write an L4 module that defines a simple agreement and run:

  • jl4-cli your-file.l4
  • or node validate-cloud.mjs your-file.l4

Frequently Asked Questions about l4

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I encode legal contracts into executable, verifiable programs?

You can encode legal contracts into executable programs by writing an .l4 file using DECLARE types and GIVEN functions to create a type-safe model, then running it through the jl4-cli for validation.

What is the best way to verify compliance for formalized regulations and policies?

The best way to verify compliance is using #TRACE simulations and pattern matching to test regulative rules against scenarios, generating an evaluation trace to demonstrate compliance via the cloud validator.

How do I validate a type-safe legal model locally or in the cloud?

To validate a type-safe legal model, run the command `jl4-cli your-file.l4` locally or use `node validate-cloud.mjs your-file.l4` to process the L4 specification through the cloud validator.

Does L4 support isomorphic encoding to preserve source document structure?

Yes, L4 supports isomorphic encoding of legal text into structured code, preserving the source document structure to maintain traceability between the original natural language rules and the formalized program.

Can I generate web apps, APIs, or documentation from formal legal specifications?

Yes, L4 provides deployment-ready workflows that allow you to generate web apps, APIs, or documentation directly from your formal legal specifications after validation.

What are the limitations of using L4 for legal compliance workflows?

L4 requires converting natural-language rules into structured code manually, meaning complex or ambiguous legal text may need careful interpretation to ensure the type-checked program accurately reflects the intended legislation or contract.