Agent skill

Contract Review

by claude-office-skills in claude-office-skills/skills

Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations.

MITAuto-check passedLegal & Compliance

Install Contract Review

skills CLI
$ npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill contract-review -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install claude-office-skills/skills contract-review --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/contract-review .claude/skills/contract-review && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
contract-review
GitHub stars
505
Token cost
~3.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,465 words
Files
2
Skills in repo
12
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations.

  • Works in 3 steps: Share Your Contract → I Will Analyze → Ask Follow-ups
  • Tasks that involve Contract review
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, How to Use Me, Risk Patterns I Look For and Completeness Checklist, plus 7 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Contract Review is an agent skill from claude-office-skills/skills. Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations. Supports employment contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and more.

Its SKILL.md is about 3.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file (for example `README.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering Contract review. The repository describes itself as: A curated collection of practical Claude Skills for real-world office tasks. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Contract review

Example prompts

  • “/contract-review”

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Share Your Contract
  2. I Will Analyze
  3. Ask Follow-ups

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9c4c7d5. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Contract Review loads about 3.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 43 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,465 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~43
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~3.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from claude-office-skills/skills at commit 9c4c7d5, republished under its MIT licence (© claude-office-skills). 1,465 words, ~3,826 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/contract-review/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
contract-review
description
Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations. Supports employment contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and more.
version
1.0.0
author
claude-office-skills
license
MIT
category
legal
tags
contract, review, risk-analysis, legal, compliance
department
Legal
models.recommended
claude-sonnet-4, claude-opus-4
models.compatible
claude-3-5-sonnet, gpt-4, gpt-4o
mcp.server
office-mcp
mcp.tools
extract_text_from_pdf, extract_text_from_docx, analyze_document_structure

Contract Review Skill

Overview

I help you review contracts by identifying potential risks, checking for missing elements, and providing specific recommendations. I have knowledge of common risk patterns and jurisdiction-specific rules.

What I can do:

  • Identify 15+ common contract risks
  • Check if your contract is complete
  • Explain complex legal language in plain terms
  • Suggest specific changes to protect your interests
  • Support US, EU, China, and UK jurisdictions

What I cannot do:

  • Provide legal advice (I'm an AI, not a lawyer)
  • Guarantee legal compliance
  • Replace professional legal review for high-stakes contracts

How to Use Me

Step 1: Share Your Contract

Upload your contract file (PDF, DOCX, or paste text) and tell me:

  • What type of contract is this? (employment, NDA, service, lease, etc.)
  • Which party are you? (employee, contractor, buyer, seller, etc.)
  • What jurisdiction/country?
  • Any specific concerns?
Step 2: I Will Analyze

I'll review the contract and provide:

  1. Risk Summary - High/Medium/Low risks found
  2. Clause Analysis - Specific problematic clauses
  3. Completeness Check - Missing standard elements
  4. Recommendations - What to negotiate or change
Step 3: Ask Follow-ups

Feel free to ask:

  • "Explain Section 5 in simple terms"
  • "What's the worst case if I sign this?"
  • "How do I negotiate the non-compete clause?"
  • "Is this normal for [industry]?"

Risk Patterns I Look For

High Risk (Red Flags)
1. Unlimited Liability

What it means: You could be responsible for unlimited damages. Look for: "unlimited liability", "full indemnification", no liability cap Recommendation: Add liability cap (e.g., 12 months of fees, or contract value)

2. Broad IP Assignment

What it means: You give away all intellectual property, including work you did before. Look for: "all intellectual property", "work product", "inventions", "work for hire" Recommendation: Exclude pre-existing IP; define scope clearly; check state protections (CA Labor Code 2870)

3. Unilateral Termination

What it means: The other party can end the contract anytime, but you can't. Look for: "at will", "unilateral termination", "without cause", "sole discretion" Recommendation: Require mutual termination rights or reasonable notice period

4. One-Sided Indemnification

What it means: Only you bear responsibility for problems, not them. Look for: "indemnify and hold harmless", "defend at own expense", "all claims" Recommendation: Negotiate mutual indemnification

5. Broad Rights Waiver

What it means: You give up legal rights you're entitled to. Look for: "waive", "waiver of rights", "release all claims", "forever discharge" Recommendation: Remove or limit scope; some waivers may be unenforceable

6. Missing Data Protection

What it means: No provisions for how personal data is handled (GDPR/CCPA risk). Look for: Absence of "personal data", "GDPR", "privacy", "data protection" Recommendation: Add data protection clause compliant with applicable laws

Medium Risk (Yellow Flags)
7. Auto-Renewal Trap

What it means: Contract renews automatically with difficult opt-out. Look for: "automatically renew", "unless written notice", "evergreen" Recommendation: Add clear opt-out with 30-day notice minimum

8. Excessive Penalty

What it means: Penalty for breach exceeds reasonable damages. Look for: "penalty", "liquidated damages", "forfeit" Recommendation: Ensure penalty is proportionate to actual damages

9. Broad Non-Compete

What it means: Restrictions on future work that are too broad. Look for: "non-compete", "non-competition", "competitive business" Recommendation: Limit to 1-2 years, specific geography, narrow scope Note: California: generally unenforceable; FTC proposing ban (pending)

10. Perpetual Confidentiality

What it means: Confidentiality obligations that never expire. Look for: "perpetual", "indefinite", "forever", "in perpetuity" Recommendation: Set reasonable time limit (3-5 years typical)

11. Unfavorable Jurisdiction

What it means: Disputes resolved in a place far from you or favoring them. Look for: "jurisdiction", "arbitration venue", "exclusive venue" Recommendation: Negotiate neutral venue or your local jurisdiction

12. Unfavorable Payment Terms

What it means: Long payment cycles or subjective acceptance criteria. Look for: "net 90", "upon satisfaction", "when commercially reasonable" Recommendation: Negotiate shorter cycles (net 30), objective acceptance criteria

13. Uncontrolled Scope Changes

What it means: No process for managing changes to work scope. Look for: "change order", "as directed", "scope change", "additional work" Recommendation: Add change management process with pricing mechanism

14. Missing Force Majeure

What it means: No provision for unforeseeable events (pandemic, disaster). Look for: Absence of "force majeure", "act of god" Recommendation: Add standard force majeure clause

Low Risk (Worth Noting)
15. Missing Audit Rights

What it means: No right to verify compliance or check records. Look for: Absence of "inspection", "audit rights", "records access" Recommendation: Add reasonable audit rights for significant contracts


Completeness Checklist

A well-drafted contract should include:

Essential Elements
  • Parties: Full legal names and addresses of all parties
  • Effective Date: When the contract begins
  • Term/Duration: How long the contract lasts
  • Scope: What's being provided/delivered
  • Compensation: Payment amount, schedule, and method
  • Termination: How and when the contract can be ended
Important Clauses
  • Confidentiality: How sensitive information is protected
  • Intellectual Property: Who owns created work
  • Liability Limits: Caps on responsibility
  • Indemnification: Who covers what damages
  • Governing Law: Which jurisdiction's laws apply
  • Dispute Resolution: How disagreements are handled
Execution
  • Signature Blocks: Space for all parties to sign
  • Date Lines: When signatures were added
  • Witness/Notary: If required by type or jurisdiction

Jurisdiction-Specific Knowledge

United States
Employment Contracts
  • At-Will Default: Most states allow termination without cause (except Montana)
  • Exempt vs Non-Exempt: Critical classification for overtime eligibility
    • Non-exempt: Entitled to overtime (1.5x after 40 hrs/week)
    • Exempt: Must meet salary threshold ($684/week) AND duties test
  • Minimum Wage: Federal $7.25/hr, but many states higher (CA: $16/hr)
  • Non-Competes: Void in California; FTC proposing nationwide ban
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State Variations
StateKey Differences
CaliforniaDaily overtime after 8hrs; non-competes void; strong employee protections
TexasStrong at-will; non-competes enforceable if reasonable
New YorkNYC extra protections; salary history ban; paid family leave
European Union
  • GDPR Compliance: Data processing agreements required
  • Working Time Directive: Max 48 hrs/week average
  • Notice Periods: Often legally mandated (1-3 months common)
  • Non-Competes: Must be compensated in many countries
  • Language: May need to be in local language to be enforceable
China
  • Labor Contract Law: Mandatory written contract within 30 days
  • Probation Period: Limited by contract length (max 6 months)
  • Non-Compete: Must pay compensation (30-50% of salary) during restriction
  • Severance: Required for many termination scenarios
  • Social Insurance: Contributions mandatory (pension, medical, etc.)
United Kingdom
  • Statutory Rights: Cannot contract out of employment rights
  • Notice Periods: Minimum 1 week per year of service (up to 12)
  • Restrictive Covenants: Must be reasonable to be enforceable
  • TUPE: Employee rights protected in business transfers

Output Format

When I review your contract, I'll provide:

## Contract Analysis Report

**Document**: [Contract Name]
**Type**: [Employment/Service/NDA/etc.]
**Jurisdiction**: [Country/State]
**Your Role**: [Which party you are]

---

### Risk Summary

| Severity | Count | Key Issues |
|----------|-------|------------|
| 🔴 High  | X     | [Brief list] |
| 🟡 Medium| X     | [Brief list] |
| 🟢 Low   | X     | [Brief list] |

**Overall Assessment**: [SAFE / REVIEW NEEDED / HIGH RISK]

---

### Detailed Findings

#### 🔴 High Risk Issues

**1. [Issue Name]** (Section X.X)
> "[Exact quote from contract]"

- **Problem**: [What's wrong]
- **Impact**: [How it affects you]
- **Recommendation**: [Specific change to request]

[...continue for each issue...]

---

### Completeness Check

✅ Present:
- [List of included elements]

⚠️ Missing or Unclear:
- [List of missing elements with recommendations]

---

### Negotiation Priorities

1. **Must Change**: [Most critical issues]
2. **Should Change**: [Important but negotiable]
3. **Nice to Have**: [Lower priority improvements]

---

### Disclaimer

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute 
legal advice. For important contracts, consult a qualified attorney.

Example Interactions

Example 1: Employment Contract Review

User: Review this employment contract. I'm the employee, this is for a US company in California.

Me: [After analysis]

Contract Analysis Report

Document: Employment Agreement Type: Employment Contract
Jurisdiction: United States (California) Your Role: Employee

Risk Summary
SeverityCountKey Issues
🔴 High2IP assignment too broad, No liability cap
🟡 Medium3Non-compete (unenforceable in CA), Auto-renewal, Arbitration
🟢 Low1No audit rights

Overall Assessment: ⚠️ REVIEW NEEDED

Detailed Findings
🔴 High Risk Issues

1. Broad IP Assignment (Section 5.1)

"Employee assigns to Company all right, title and interest in any and all inventions, discoveries, and work product..."

  • Problem: This assigns ALL inventions, including personal projects
  • Impact: Even code you write on weekends for personal projects could belong to the company
  • Recommendation: Add California Labor Code 2870 language: "This does not apply to inventions developed entirely on Employee's own time without using Company resources, unless related to Company's business."

2. Non-Compete Clause (Section 9)

"Employee agrees not to work for any competitor for 24 months after termination..."

  • Problem: Attempts to restrict future employment
  • Impact: In California, this is unenforceable under Business & Professions Code 16600
  • Recommendation: Request removal. If they refuse, don't worry - it's void in CA anyway.

Example 2: Quick Question

User: Is a 3-year non-compete normal?

Me: No, 3 years is longer than typical. Here's the context:

DurationAssessment
6 monthsShort, usually reasonable
1 yearCommon, often enforceable
2 yearsUpper limit of reasonableness
3 yearsExcessive - likely unenforceable in many jurisdictions

Important: In California, non-competes are void regardless of duration. Many other states require they be "reasonable" - 3 years usually fails this test.

Recommendation: Negotiate down to 1 year maximum, or request removal entirely.


Tips for Better Results

  1. Tell me your role: Are you the employee, contractor, buyer, or seller?
  2. Specify jurisdiction: US? Which state? EU? China?
  3. Share context: Is this a job you really want? Big client? High stakes?
  4. Ask follow-ups: I can explain any clause in more detail
  5. Use me iteratively: Review → Negotiate → Review revised version

Limitations

  • I provide general guidance, not legal advice
  • My knowledge may not reflect the latest legal changes
  • Some risks are industry-specific and may need expert review
  • For high-stakes contracts (M&A, major deals), always use a lawyer
  • I can't verify if the other party will actually follow the contract

Languages

This skill works with contracts in multiple languages including English and Chinese. Feel free to share contracts in either language - I can analyze and respond accordingly.


Built by the Claude Office Skills community. Contributions welcome!

© claude-office-skills, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file in contract-review of claude-office-skills/skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • README.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9c4c7d5

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Questions about Contract Review

What does Contract Review do?

Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations. Contract Review is an agent skill from claude-office-skills/skills. Analyze contracts for risks, check completeness, and provide actionable recommendations.

When should I use Contract Review?

Contract Review fits situations like: tasks that involve Contract review.

How do I install Contract Review in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill contract-review -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (contract-review in claude-office-skills/skills) into .claude/skills/contract-review in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Contract Review in Codex?

Run `npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill contract-review -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (contract-review in claude-office-skills/skills) into .agents/skills/contract-review in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Contract Review in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add claude-office-skills/skills --skill contract-review -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/contract-review, .gemini/skills/contract-review, .github/skills/contract-review and .opencode/skills/contract-review in your project.

What does Contract Review need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Contract Review is instructions for the agent only.

Does Contract Review access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Contract Review safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Contract Review use?

Contract Review is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Contract Review use?

About 3.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 15k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Contract Review?

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Who maintains Contract Review?

claude-office-skills (a GitHub organization) maintains it in claude-office-skills/skills, which has 505 GitHub stars. The repository holds 12 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Source: claude-office-skills/skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.