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Contract Review skill for Claude

Before you pay a lawyer, know what to ask. This skill has Claude walk through a contract clause by clause and flag what deserves a closer look, in plain English.

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What it's good for

How the skill works

  1. Identify the contract type and the user's side
  2. Summarise key terms: parties, term, payment, termination
  3. Flag risky clauses (liability, IP, auto-renewal, non-compete)
  4. List common protections that are missing
  5. Suggest questions to raise with the other party or a lawyer

Built-in rules

Example

You: “Review this freelance design contract.”
Result: A key-terms table, 3 high-risk flags (unlimited revisions, IP on signing, 90-day payment), and 5 questions.

SKILL.md template

Save as contract-review/SKILL.md.

---
name: contract-review
description: "Reviews contracts and agreements to flag risky clauses, unusual terms and missing protections, in plain English. Use when the user uploads a contract, NDA, lease or terms and asks for a review or red flags."
---

# Contract Review

## Workflow
1. Identify the contract type and the user's side
2. Summarise key terms: parties, term, payment, termination
3. Flag risky clauses (liability, IP, auto-renewal, non-compete)
4. List common protections that are missing
5. Suggest questions to raise with the other party or a lawyer

## Rules
- State clearly that this is not legal advice
- Quote the clause text you're flagging
- Rate each flag as High / Medium / Low

How to install in Claude

In Claude, switch on Code execution and file creation (Settings → Capabilities), then go to Customize → Skills → + → Create skill → Upload a skill and choose the zip. Works on all plans, including Free.

Pro tip

Add a references/my-standards.md listing terms you always want (e.g. 30-day payment) so the review is personalised.

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FAQ

How do I install the contract review skill in Claude?

In Claude, switch on Code execution and file creation (Settings → Capabilities), then go to Customize → Skills → + → Create skill → Upload a skill and choose the zip. Works on all plans, including Free.

Is it free?

Yes. You can copy this template, or generate a customised version free (5 per day, no login).

Does it work on other platforms?

Yes. The SKILL.md follows the open Agent Skills standard, and every generated package also includes a Cursor rule and ChatGPT/Gemini instructions.

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