What it does
Contract Analyzer reads legal documents — NDAs, service agreements, employment contracts, SaaS terms, freelance contracts, or partnership agreements — and extracts the information that matters most to a non-lawyer. It identifies and explains every major clause in plain English, notes your specific obligations and deadlines, and flags language that is unusually risky or one-sided.
The output is a structured report with three sections: a plain-English executive summary, a clause-by-clause breakdown with risk ratings (Low / Medium / High), and a list of red-flag clauses that warrant closer scrutiny or negotiation. Common red flags include unlimited liability clauses, automatic renewal terms without notice, one-sided IP assignment, and non-compete provisions with broad scope or indefinite duration.
Not legal advice. This skill is designed to help you understand documents more quickly, not to replace the judgment of a qualified attorney. For contracts with significant financial, employment, or IP implications, consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction before signing.
How to install
npx skills add user/contract-analyzer
How to use
Paste the contract text and specify the analysis focus:
# Full analysis — freelance service agreement
Analyze this contract from the perspective of
the service provider (me). Flag any clauses that
are unusually risky or one-sided.
[paste contract text here]
Example output structure:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a 12-month service agreement with a SaaS company. You will provide design consulting 20h/week at $X/hr. Payment is net-30. You retain no IP rights. CLAUSE BREAKDOWN Section 3 — IP Assignment Risk: HIGH All work product created during the engagement, including pre-existing tools you adapt, is assigned to the client. This is broader than standard. Section 7 — Liability Cap Risk: LOW Capped at total fees paid in last 3 months. Standard for this contract type. Section 9 — Non-Compete Risk: MEDIUM 12-month post-engagement non-compete within the "SaaS design tools" industry. Negotiate scope. RED FLAGS 1. Section 3 IP assignment covers pre-existing work. 2. Section 12 allows client to terminate for convenience with 5-day notice but requires 30-day notice from you.
Tip: Include your role in the agreement (buyer, seller, contractor, employee) so the skill frames risk from your perspective. A liability cap that protects a vendor is favorable for the vendor but a concern for the client — context determines what is a red flag.
Document types supported
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements — scope, duration, permitted disclosures
- Freelance and consulting contracts — IP, payment, termination, non-compete
- SaaS terms of service — data ownership, uptime SLA, liability limits
- Employment agreements — at-will clauses, benefits vesting, IP assignment
- Partnership and vendor agreements — revenue share, exclusivity, indemnification