Agent skill

Sec Risk Factors

by OctagonAI in OctagonAI/skills

Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP.

MITAuto-check passedLegal & Compliance

Install Sec Risk Factors

skills CLI
$ npx skills add OctagonAI/skills --skill sec-risk-factors -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install OctagonAI/skills sec-risk-factors --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/OctagonAI/skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/sec-risk-factors .claude/skills/sec-risk-factors && 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
sec-risk-factors
GitHub stars
127
Token cost
~1.6k tokens
SKILL.md length
552 words
Files
5 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
53
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP.

  • Works in 4 steps: Identify Analysis Parameters → Execute Query via Octagon MCP → Expected Output → …
  • Analyzing Item 1A risk disclosures
  • SKILL.md covers Prerequisites, Workflow, Example Queries and Risk Factor Categories, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Sec Risk Factors is an agent skill from OctagonAI/skills. Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP. Use when analyzing Item 1A risk disclosures, categorizing business risks, identifying new or material risks, and comparing risk profiles across companies or time periods.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including reference files (for example `README.md`, `marketplace.json` and `references/interpreting-results.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering MCP servers. It works with Model Context Protocol and SEC EDGAR. The repository describes itself as: A collection of Claude skills for agentic financial research by Octagon. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Analyzing Item 1A risk disclosures
  • Categorizing business risks
  • Identifying new
  • Comparing risk profiles across companies

Example prompts

  • “/sec-risk-factors”

Workflow steps

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

  1. Identify Analysis Parameters
  2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP
  3. Expected Output
  4. Interpret Results

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 51e938c. 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 (its code samples are json).

    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

Sec Risk Factors loads about 1.6k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.9k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 65 tokens; SKILL.md has 552 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~65
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.6k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~3.9k

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 OctagonAI/skills at commit 51e938c, republished under its MIT licence (© OctagonAI). 552 words, ~1,555 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/sec-risk-factors/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
sec-risk-factors
description
Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP. Use when analyzing Item 1A risk disclosures, categorizing business risks, identifying new or material risks, and comparing risk profiles across companies or time periods.

SEC Risk Factors Analysis

Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q) for public companies using the Octagon MCP server.

Prerequisites

Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See references/mcp-setup.md for installation instructions.

Workflow

1. Identify Analysis Parameters

Determine the following before querying:

  • Ticker: Stock symbol (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL)
  • Filing Type (optional): 10-K (annual) or 10-Q (quarterly updates)
  • Focus Areas (optional): Specific risk categories of interest
2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP

Use the octagon-agent tool with a natural language prompt:

Extract and summarize the risk factors section from <TICKER>'s latest annual report.

MCP Call Format:

json
{
  "server": "octagon-mcp",
  "toolName": "octagon-agent",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Extract and summarize the risk factors section from AAPL's latest annual report."
  }
}
3. Expected Output

The agent returns categorized risk factors including:

Risk CategoryDescriptionSource Pages
Macroeconomic & Industry RisksEconomic downturns, inflation, currency10-K, p.8
Legal & Regulatory ComplianceLegal proceedings, regulatory challenges10-K, p.15-16
Financial RisksPricing pressures, competition, FX volatility10-K, p.18-31
Business RisksProduct transitions, competitiveness10-K, p.11
Operational RisksManufacturing, logistics, outsourcing10-K, p.11
Data Security & PrivacyCybersecurity, data protection10-K, p.18
Supply Chain RisksGeopolitical tensions, natural disasters10-K, p.9

Data Sources: octagon-sec-agent

4. Interpret Results

See references/interpreting-results.md for guidance on:

  • Understanding risk factor categories
  • Assessing risk materiality
  • Comparing risks across filings
  • Identifying new or emerging risks

Example Queries

Standard Risk Factor Extraction:

Extract and summarize the risk factors section from AAPL's latest annual report.

Quarterly Risk Updates:

Extract any new or updated risk factors from TSLA's latest 10-Q filing.

Specific Risk Category:

Extract cybersecurity and data privacy risk factors from META's latest 10-K.

Comparative Analysis:

Compare the risk factors between GOOGL's 2024 and 2023 10-K filings.

Industry Comparison:

Extract and compare supply chain risk factors from AAPL and MSFT's latest 10-K filings.

Regulatory Focus:

Extract all regulatory and legal compliance risk factors from JPM's latest annual report.

Risk Factor Categories

Macroeconomic Risks
Risk TypeExamples
Economic CyclesRecessions, GDP decline, consumer spending
InflationInput costs, pricing power, margin pressure
Interest RatesBorrowing costs, valuation impacts
CurrencyFX volatility, translation effects
GeopoliticalTrade wars, sanctions, political instability
Operational Risks
Risk TypeExamples
Supply ChainSupplier concentration, logistics disruptions
ManufacturingProduction issues, quality control
TechnologySystem failures, IT infrastructure
Human CapitalKey personnel, labor relations
Business ContinuityNatural disasters, pandemics
Financial Risks
Risk TypeExamples
LiquidityCash flow, access to capital
CreditCounterparty risk, receivables
MarketStock price volatility, valuation
TaxRate changes, audit exposure
PensionFunding obligations, assumptions
Risk TypeExamples
ComplianceIndustry regulations, licensing
LitigationLawsuits, class actions
AntitrustCompetition law, market dominance
Data PrivacyGDPR, CCPA, data breaches
EnvironmentalESG regulations, climate policies
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Strategic Risks
Risk TypeExamples
CompetitionMarket share, pricing pressure
DisruptionTechnology shifts, new entrants
M&AIntegration risks, deal failure
InnovationR&D success, product pipeline
ReputationBrand damage, public perception

Analyzing Risk Changes

New Risks (High Priority)

Risks added since prior filing:

  • Indicates emerging concerns
  • Often reflects recent events
  • May signal strategic shifts
Removed Risks (Monitor)

Risks no longer disclosed:

  • Issue may be resolved
  • Or consolidated into other risks
  • Verify resolution in MD&A
Modified Language (Important)

Risks with changed wording:

  • Expanded = increased concern
  • Reduced = diminished concern
  • More specific = crystallizing risk

Analysis Tips

  1. Order matters: Risks are typically ordered by perceived materiality - first risks are often most significant.

  2. Length signals importance: More detailed risk descriptions often indicate greater management concern.

  3. Specificity is key: Specific examples suggest real concerns vs. boilerplate language.

  4. Cross-reference MD&A: Management discussion often provides context for risk factors.

  5. Track changes YoY: New, removed, or modified risks reveal evolving concerns.

  6. Compare to peers: Unique risks vs. industry-standard disclosures indicate company-specific issues.

Use Cases

  • Investment due diligence: Comprehensive risk assessment before investing
  • Portfolio risk monitoring: Track risk evolution for holdings
  • Competitive analysis: Compare risk profiles across competitors
  • Sector research: Identify common vs. unique risks in an industry
  • Compliance review: Ensure adequate risk disclosure

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Files

SKILL.md and 4 other files (references) in skills/sec-risk-factors of OctagonAI/skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • README.md
  • marketplace.json
  • references/interpreting-results.md
  • references/mcp-setup.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 51e938c

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Questions about Sec Risk Factors

What does Sec Risk Factors do?

Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP. Sec Risk Factors is an agent skill from OctagonAI/skills. Extract and summarize risk factors from SEC filings using Octagon MCP.

When should I use Sec Risk Factors?

Sec Risk Factors fits situations like: analyzing Item 1A risk disclosures; categorizing business risks; identifying new; comparing risk profiles across companies.

How do I install Sec Risk Factors in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Sec Risk Factors in Codex?

Run `npx skills add OctagonAI/skills --skill sec-risk-factors -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/sec-risk-factors in OctagonAI/skills) into .agents/skills/sec-risk-factors in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Sec Risk Factors 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 OctagonAI/skills --skill sec-risk-factors -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/sec-risk-factors, .gemini/skills/sec-risk-factors, .github/skills/sec-risk-factors and .opencode/skills/sec-risk-factors in your project.

What does Sec Risk Factors need to run?

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

Does Sec Risk Factors 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 Sec Risk Factors 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 Sec Risk Factors use?

Sec Risk Factors is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Sec Risk Factors use?

About 1.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 2.3k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Sec Risk Factors?

OctagonAI (a GitHub organization) maintains it in OctagonAI/skills, which has 127 GitHub stars. The repository holds 53 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 5, 2026.

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