| name | vendor-check |
| title | /vendor-check -- Vendor Agreement Status |
| description | Check the status of existing agreements with a vendor across all connected systems — CLM, CRM, email, and document storage — with gap analysis and upcoming deadlines. Use when onboarding or renewing a vendor, when you need a consolidated view of what's signed and what's missing (MSA, DPA, SOW), or when checking for approaching expirations and surviving obligations. |
| author | anthropics |
| author_url | https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/main/legal/skills/vendor-check |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | contracts |
| language | en |
/vendor-check -- Vendor Agreement Status
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Check the status of existing agreements with a vendor across all connected systems. Provides a consolidated view of the legal relationship.
Important: This command assists with legal workflows but does not provide legal advice. Agreement status reports should be verified against original documents by qualified legal professionals.
Invocation
/vendor-check [vendor name]
If no vendor name is provided, prompt the user to specify which vendor to check.
Workflow
Step 1: Identify the Vendor
Accept the vendor name from the user. Handle common variations:
- Full legal name vs. trade name (e.g., "Alphabet Inc." vs. "Google")
- Abbreviations (e.g., "AWS" vs. "Amazon Web Services")
- Parent/subsidiary relationships
Ask the user to clarify if the vendor name is ambiguous.
Step 2: Search Connected Systems
Search for the vendor across all available connected systems, in priority order:
CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) -- If Connected
Search for all contracts involving the vendor:
- Active agreements
- Expired agreements (last 3 years)
- Agreements in negotiation or pending signature
- Amendments and addenda
CRM -- If Connected
Search for the vendor/account record:
- Account status and relationship type
- Associated opportunities or deals
- Contact information for vendor's legal/contracts team
Email -- If Connected
Search for recent relevant correspondence:
- Contract-related emails (last 6 months)
- NDA or agreement attachments
- Negotiation threads
Documents (e.g., Box, Egnyte, SharePoint) -- If Connected
Search for:
- Executed agreements
- Redlines and drafts
- Due diligence materials
Chat (e.g., Slack, Teams) -- If Connected
Search for recent mentions:
- Contract requests involving this vendor
- Legal questions about the vendor
- Relevant team discussions (last 3 months)
Step 3: Compile Agreement Status
For each agreement found, report:
