review-contract

Review contract PDFs or DocuSign envelopes for risky clauses and redlines.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CarvalhoJeo/claude-small-business-br --skill review-contract-carvalhojeo
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Skill: review-contract
Source: https://github.com/CarvalhoJeo/claude-small-business-br/tree/main/archive/nonlocalized-skills/review-contract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CarvalhoJeo/claude-small-business-br --skill review-contract-carvalhojeo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you understand a contract in plain English and identifies risky clauses before you negotiate or sign.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-English summary: Converts contract terms into a clear 3-paragraph overview of what the deal does, your obligations, and your rights.
  • Red-flag risk assessment: Flags key issues with severity ratings (🔴 High / 🟡 Medium / 🟢 Low), including common negotiation hotspots like auto-renewal, unilateral changes, broad IP transfers, and unclear payment/deliverable terms.
  • Marked-up redlines: Produces specific legal markup redline suggestions you can use with the other party, and supports exporting a marked-up docx/PDF for your workflow.

Quick Start

Run the contract review by asking: “Review this contract and produce plain-English summary, red flags with severity, and suggested redlines for negotiation.”

Frequently Asked Questions about review-contract

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a contract for risky clauses before signing?

To review a contract for risk, you can analyze the document to identify clauses creating financial or operational exposure. The process yields a plain-English summary, a severity-rated red-flag list, and section-level redline suggestions to use in negotiations.

Can I extract and review contracts directly from a DocuSign envelope?

Yes, you can review contracts retrieved via a DocuSign envelope awaiting signature. The analysis extracts risky clauses and generates redline suggestions while strictly maintaining guardrails to avoid signing or modifying the original envelope.

What file formats are supported for contract risk assessment?

Contract risk assessment supports local PDF and docx files. After analyzing these formats for risky clauses, the workflow can export a marked-up docx or PDF containing your redline suggestions for negotiation.

How do I generate redlines for contract negotiation hotspots?

You generate redlines by identifying common negotiation hotspots like auto-renewal, unilateral changes, and broad IP transfers. The mechanism produces specific legal markup suggestions rated by severity to help you negotiate effectively.

Does this contract review tool explain legal terms in plain English?

Yes, the contract review tool explains legal terms in plain English by converting contract terms into a clear three-paragraph overview. This summary details what the deal does, your obligations, and your rights.