matter-briefing

Generates a structured briefing on a litigation matter from matter log and history files.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill matter-briefing-tk1cntt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: matter-briefing
Source: https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe/tree/main/docs/claude-for-legal-main/litigation-legal/skills/matter-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill matter-briefing-tk1cntt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Litigation counsel need a fast, accurate read on a specific matter before a GC update or outside counsel call, but matter details are scattered across intake notes, event histories, and structured logs. This Skill consolidates those sources into one briefing covering posture, recent changes, deadlines, exposure, and open questions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Consolidated Matter Briefing: Reads the matter log, narrative intake, and event history to produce a structured briefing with status, risk rating, exposure, and next deadlines. - Conflicts Gate Enforcement: Refuses to brief any matter not present in the matter log, routing the user to run matter intake first so the conflicts check is never bypassed. - Staleness and Risk Re-assessment: Flags matters not updated in over 30 days and prompts a check on whether the recorded risk rating and materiality still reflect reality. - Use Case: Before a call with outside counsel, ask for a briefing on a matter slug and receive a one-page summary with questions to ask, decisions to get, and updates to extract. ## Quick Start Brief me on the matter with slug acme-v-globex before my call with outside counsel this afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-briefing

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

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How do I get a briefing on a litigation matter?

Provide the matter slug, for example by asking to be briefed on a specific matter. The Skill reads the matter log, matter.md intake narrative, and history.md event log, then produces a structured briefing with posture, changes, deadlines, and open questions.

What information does a matter briefing include?

The briefing includes status and stage, risk rating with severity and likelihood, materiality, outside counsel, a one-paragraph summary, recent history entries, upcoming deadlines, exposure range, internal owners, a risk re-assessment check, and open questions.

Why does the briefing refuse to run on my matter?

The Skill enforces an unbypassable conflicts gate: if the matter slug is not in the matter log, it refuses and routes you to run matter intake first. This ensures the conflicts check runs and the matter workspace exists before any briefing is built.

How does the skill handle stale matter data?

If the matter's last_updated date is more than 30 days old, the briefing flags it as stale at the top and suggests running a matter update after the meeting to capture new developments.

Can the matter briefing update risk ratings or predict outcomes?

No. The Skill is read-only: it surfaces a risk re-assessment prompt asking whether the recorded rating still fits, but it does not write changes, predict outcomes, or recommend strategy. Re-triaging requires a separate matter update.