Agent skill

Nda Review Jamie Tso

by lawve-ai in lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills

Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log…

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Install Nda Review Jamie Tso

skills CLI
$ npx skills add lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill nda-review-jamie-tso -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills nda-review-jamie-tso --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/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/nda-reviewer-jamie-tso .claude/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso && 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
nda-review-jamie-tso
GitHub stars
847
Token cost
~3k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,349 words
Files
8 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
154
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
AGPL-3.0

At a glance

Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log…

  • Works in 5 steps: Identify stance (Recipient vs Discloser) → Triage the NDA (fast risk scan) → Clause-by-clause review (use the… → …
  • Tasks that involve Contract review
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, LEGAL DISCLAIMER, Inputs to collect (ask before… and Deliverables (output format), plus 6 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Nda Review Jamie Tso is an agent skill from lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills. Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log with preferred redlines, fallbacks, rationales, owners, and deadlines.

Its SKILL.md is about 3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 8 other files, including reference files (for example `README.md`, `references/DURATION_SCOPE.md` and `references/KEY_CLAUSES.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering Contract review. The repository describes itself as: A curated list of awesome Agent Skills for automating legal work. The licence is AGPL-3.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Contract review

Example prompts

  • “/nda-review-jamie-tso”

Workflow steps

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

  1. Identify stance (Recipient vs Discloser)
  2. Triage the NDA (fast risk scan)
  3. Clause-by-clause review (use the reference modules)
  4. Draft redlines and negotiation positions
  5. Finalize the package

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 045f738. 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

Nda Review Jamie Tso loads about 3k tokens when it runs, and up to ~8k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 73 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,349 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~73
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~3k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~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 lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills at commit 045f738, republished under its AGPL-3.0 licence (© lawve-ai). 1,349 words, ~2,972 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 7 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
nda-review-jamie-tso
description
Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log with preferred redlines, fallbacks, rationales, owners, and deadlines.
metadata.author
Jamie Tso
metadata.license
AGPL-3.0
metadata.version
2025.12.30

NDA Review Playbook (Commercial, Jurisdiction-Agnostic)

Overview

What this skill doesWhat it does not do
Reviews an NDA and outputs issues, risks, and suggested redlinesProvide jurisdiction-specific legal conclusions
Supports Recipient or Discloser perspectives (user-chosen)Guarantee enforceability
Produces an executive summary + clause-by-clause markup guidanceReplace counsel for complex deals

Scope limitation (important): this playbook supports one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs only.

If the NDA is mutual, stop: this playbook is out of scope and you should escalate to counsel or use a separate mutual-NDA review approach.

Variation callouts appear throughout:

  • M&A / Due diligence
  • Employment / contractor
  • Investor / VC

THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. This skill is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Laws vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances, and only a licensed attorney can provide advice tailored to your specific situation. When the NDA is high-risk, high-value, cross-border, or otherwise sensitive, escalate to qualified counsel.

Remember: All outputs from this skill must be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used for any legal purposes.


Inputs to collect (ask before reviewing)

A. Role and deal context (required)
  • Are we reviewing as Recipient (we receive confidential info) or Discloser (we disclose confidential info)?
  • Confirm the NDA is one-way (unilateral). If it is mutual, stop: this playbook cannot be used.
  • What is the purpose / permitted use (e.g., evaluation of partnership, vendor RFP, diligence)?
  • What are the parties (legal names) and any affiliates that should be covered?
  • What information types are expected (tech, pricing, customer data, product roadmap, source code)?
  • Desired timeline: when do we need to sign?
  • Do we need to share with affiliates, advisors, contractors, auditors, or potential acquirers?
  • Will we need to export data across borders or store in cloud tools?
  • Will any personal data be shared? If yes, are there separate data-processing terms?

Jurisdiction-agnostic note: avoid asserting “this clause is invalid” without the governing law details; focus on commercial risk, operational feasibility, and market norms.

Deliverables (output format)

Quick start (default output template)

ALWAYS output:

  1. Executive summary
  2. Clause-by-clause issue log (single table)
A. Executive summary (1 page)
  • Party role (Recipient or Discloser) and confirmation it is one-way (unilateral)
  • Top 5 negotiation points (ranked)
  • “Sign as-is” / “Sign with changes” / “Escalate” recommendation
B. Clause-by-clause issue log (lawyer-style, thorough)

Use a single table so counsel and business owners can track issues, owners, and deadlines.

ClauseIssue (1 line)Risk (H/M/L)Preferred redlineFallbackRationale (1–2 sentences)OwnerDeadline
DefinitionOverbroad; includes unmarked info with no reasonableness
Term & survivalPerpetual confidentiality for all information
Use restrictionPurpose too broad; blocks internal evaluation
DisclosuresRepresentatives undefined; strict liability
Return/destructionNo backup carve-out
RemediesOne-way fees + automatic injunction
LiabilityIndemnity + unlimited consequential damages
BoilerplateAssignment prohibits change of control
Example (compact)

Executive summary (example skeleton):

  • Role: Recipient (one-way NDA)
  • Recommendation: Sign with changes
  • Top 5 points: definition scope; term/survival; representatives; backup carve-out; remedies/fees

Issue log (example rows):

ClauseIssue (1 line)Risk (H/M/L)Preferred redlineFallbackRationale (1–2 sentences)OwnerDeadline
Term & survivalPerpetual confidentiality for all informationHAdd 2–5 year survival; trade secret carve-out only5-year survival for allReduces indefinite operational burden while protecting truly sensitive infoLegalBefore signature
Return/destructionNo backup carve-outMAdd backup/legal hold exception + continued confidentialityAllow retention in immutable backups onlyRequired for standard IT operations; avoids impossible complianceSecurity + LegalBefore signature

5-step workflow

Step 1 — Identify stance (Recipient vs Discloser)
  • Confirm which side we are on for this specific NDA (titles are often misleading).
  • Confirm the NDA is one-way (unilateral). If it is mutual, stop (out of scope).

Quick heuristic:

  • If we are being asked to keep their info secret → we are Recipient.
  • If we are sharing our sensitive info → we are Discloser (if the NDA is mutual, stop: out of scope).
Step 2 — Triage the NDA (fast risk scan)

Flag these immediately:

  • Perpetual confidentiality for all information (no trade secret distinction)
  • Residuals clause allowing use of “memory” or generalized knowledge
  • Injunctive relief + attorneys’ fees one-way against Recipient
  • Indemnity for breach or broad third-party claims
  • No carve-outs for compelled disclosure or prior knowledge
  • Overbroad definition: “all information, whether marked or not” with no reasonableness
  • Affiliate coverage missing when we must share internally

If any are present and the NDA matters, proceed with full review and consider escalation.

Step 3 — Clause-by-clause review (use the reference modules)

Use these references while reviewing:

Step 4 — Draft redlines and negotiation positions

For each issue, produce:

  • Preferred redline (best risk outcome)
  • Fallback position (acceptable compromise)
  • Rationale (1–2 sentences: business + operational feasibility)
  • Owner (who needs to approve / negotiate: Legal, Sales, Security, Product)
  • Deadline (by when the counterparty needs the change)

Negotiation discipline: do not propose 20 changes. Focus on the 5–10 that materially change risk.

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Step 5 — Finalize the package
  • Ensure consistency (definitions used the same way everywhere)
  • Confirm operational feasibility (can we actually comply?)
  • Re-scan the Step 2 triage list and ensure each flagged item is represented in the issue log
  • Provide a short “what we changed and why” summary

Perspective-specific checklists

A. Recipient checklist (incoming NDA — typical case)
TopicRed flagsTypical ask
Definition of Confidential InformationOverbroad; includes independently developed info; no marking/identification standardAdd reasonableness + identification standard; add exclusions
Purpose / Permitted UseAny use restriction beyond evaluation; bans on internal sharingTie to stated purpose; allow internal need-to-know
RepresentativesWe are liable for any representative breach without controlLimit to those under written confidentiality; commercially reasonable care
Term & survivalPerpetual for everything; unclear start dateFixed term; longer only for trade secrets
Return / destructionRequires deletion of backups immediatelyAdd practical backup carve-out
RemediesOne-way fees + broad injunction languageMutuality or reasonableness; clarify equitable relief scope
Liability / indemnityIndemnity; unlimited damages; consequential damagesCap or exclude categories; remove indemnity
ResidualsAllows use of “retained in memory”Delete or narrow heavily

M&A / Due diligence: ensure diligence sharing (advisors, financing, affiliates) is permitted and that data room exports/notes are covered.

B. Discloser checklist (when we are sharing sensitive info)
TopicRed flagsTypical ask
DefinitionToo narrow; requires marking only; excludes oral disclosuresAdd oral confirmation mechanism; broaden categories reasonably
Security standardOnly “reasonable” with no baselineAdd minimum safeguards, or align with internal policy
ExclusionsToo broad (e.g., “independently developed” with no proof)Require written evidence of prior knowledge/independent development
Term & survivalToo shortExtend for sensitive categories; trade secret survival
RemediesNo equitable relief, no feesAdd equitable relief and/or fees (carefully)

Investor / VC: watch for standstill, solicitation, and “no contact” provisions—these are not standard in plain NDAs and may need separate agreement.

Risk rating guide

RatingMeaningExample
HighCreates material, uncapped, or operationally impossible riskBroad indemnity + unlimited damages for any breach
MediumRisk is real but manageable with process controlsStrict notice deadlines for compelled disclosure
LowMostly cosmetic or market-standardMinor notice method issues

Common pitfalls (issue → risk → fix)

IssueRiskSuggested fix
“All information is confidential forever”Operational burden; unfair risk allocationAdd fixed term + trade secret carve-out
No compelled disclosure carve-outBreach if subpoenaedAdd “required by law” disclosure path
Return/destruction requires purge of backupsImpossible to complyAdd backup and system integrity exception
Recipient indemnifies discloserOpen-ended exposureRemove indemnity; use direct damages only
Residuals clauseAllows de facto use of confidential infoDelete or restrict to non-trade-secret, non-source-code

Review prompts (copy/paste)

A. Minimal prompt (fast)
  • Role: Recipient/Discloser
  • NDA type: one-way (unilateral)
  • Purpose: …
  • Please produce (1) exec summary, (2) clause-by-clause issue log table with: Clause, Issue, Risk, Preferred redline, Fallback, Rationale, Owner, Deadline, (3) top 5 negotiation points.
  • Add constraints: affiliates, advisors, contractors, cross-border sharing, personal data, cloud tools.
  • Ask for: preferred redline + fallback + rationale per issue.

Ownership & timing defaults (if the user does not specify)

Use these defaults to populate Owner and Deadline in the issue log:

TopicDefault ownerDefault deadline
Confidentiality scope/definition, exceptions, term/survivalLegalBefore signature
Security standards / audit rightsSecurity + LegalBefore signature
Return/destruction and backupsSecurity + IT + LegalBefore signature
Liability cap / damages / indemnity / feesLegal + FinanceBefore signature
Operational constraints (representatives, affiliates, tooling)Legal + Business ownerBefore signature

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Files

SKILL.md and 7 other files (references) in skills/nda-reviewer-jamie-tso of lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • LICENSE.txt
  • README.md
  • references/DURATION_SCOPE.md
  • references/KEY_CLAUSES.md
  • references/PARTY_OBLIGATIONS.md
  • references/REMEDIES_LIABILITY.md
  • references/STANDARD_EXCEPTIONS.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 045f738

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Questions about Nda Review Jamie Tso

What does Nda Review Jamie Tso do?

Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log…. Nda Review Jamie Tso is an agent skill from lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills. Guide to review incoming one-way (unilateral) commercial NDAs in a jurisdiction-agnostic way, from either a Recipient or Discloser perspective (user-selected), producing a clause-by-clause issue log with preferred redlines, fallbacks, rationales, owners, and deadlines.

When should I use Nda Review Jamie Tso?

Nda Review Jamie Tso fits situations like: tasks that involve Contract review.

How do I install Nda Review Jamie Tso in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill nda-review-jamie-tso -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/nda-reviewer-jamie-tso in lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills) into .claude/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Nda Review Jamie Tso in Codex?

Run `npx skills add lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill nda-review-jamie-tso -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/nda-reviewer-jamie-tso in lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills) into .agents/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Nda Review Jamie Tso 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 lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill nda-review-jamie-tso -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso, .gemini/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso, .github/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso and .opencode/skills/nda-review-jamie-tso in your project.

What does Nda Review Jamie Tso need to run?

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Is Nda Review Jamie Tso safe to install?

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What licence does Nda Review Jamie Tso use?

Nda Review Jamie Tso is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence (from the LICENSE file in the skill folder). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Nda Review Jamie Tso use?

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Who maintains Nda Review Jamie Tso?

lawve-ai (a GitHub organization) maintains it in lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills, which has 847 GitHub stars. The repository holds 154 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 2, 2026.

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