tech-due-diligence

Evaluate infrastructure, architecture, code quality, security, team, and IP for M&A.

3|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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Skill: tech-due-diligence
Source: https://github.com/Kaakati/managing-director/tree/main/.claude/skills/tech-due-diligence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kaakati/managing-director --skill tech-due-diligence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive technical due diligence assessment for M&A transactions, identifying critical risks and opportunities within a target company's technology landscape.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic Assessment: Covers infrastructure, architecture, code quality, security, team, and IP.
  • Risk Classification: Categorizes findings into Deal Breaker, Significant Risk, Manageable, or Non-Issue.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a software company for acquisition, use this Skill to analyze their codebase for technical debt, assess their cloud infrastructure's scalability, and review their security posture to inform valuation and integration planning.

Quick Start

Use the tech-due-diligence skill to perform a technical due diligence assessment for 'TargetCo' with the deal thesis of acquiring their core technology.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-due-diligence

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

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How do I assess technical risks and code quality for an M&A acquisition?

A technical due diligence assessment for M&A evaluates infrastructure, application architecture, code quality, and security to identify risks. It classifies findings by severity, such as Deal Breaker or Manageable, to directly inform deal valuation and post-merger integration planning.

What is included in a comprehensive technical audit for M&A transactions?

A comprehensive technical audit for M&A includes evaluating infrastructure, application architecture, code quality, technical debt, security, development team, and intellectual property to provide actionable insights for deal valuation and integration planning.

How do I classify technical debt and security findings during a technology assessment?

During a technology assessment, technical debt and security findings are classified by severity into four categories: Deal Breaker, Significant Risk, Manageable, and Non-Issue. This categorization helps prioritize actionable insights for deal valuation and post-merger integration planning.

What inputs do I need to provide for a technical due diligence assessment?

To conduct technical due diligence, you need to provide detailed input on the target company, the core deal thesis, and available access to technical materials. These inputs enable a comprehensive evaluation of infrastructure, code quality, security, and intellectual property.

When do I need a technical audit for merger and acquisition deals?

You need a technical audit for M&A deals when acquiring a software company to analyze their codebase for technical debt, assess cloud infrastructure scalability, and review security posture. This identifies Deal Breakers and Significant Risks to inform valuation and integration planning.