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How to use the Contract Drafter agent skill
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The Contract Drafter skill is an agent skill that turns your answers about a deal into a structured contract or agreement, delivered as a Word document. It is written for people who need a first draft to take to a lawyer, not a finished legal document. After reading this guide you will know what the skill does, how to install it, how to ask for a draft, and what limits to keep in mind.
Contract Draftergenspark-ai/genoffice · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the contract-drafter ZIP file from this skill's page.
- 2Unzip the folder. Extract the files so that SKILL.md sits inside a contract-drafter folder.
- 3Place the skill. Move the folder to ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or to .claude/skills/ in a project.
- 4Or upload in the Claude apps. Open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
- 5Describe your contract. Ask in plain language, for example for a services outsourcing contract.
- 6Answer the missing-detail questions. The agent asks for the parties, amounts, term, and other essentials before drafting.
- 7Review the Word file. Read the contract and the Pre-signing checklist, then send it to a licensed lawyer.
What is an agent skill, and what does Contract Drafter make the agent do?
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md file that gives an AI agent specific instructions for a task. When the skill is installed and your request matches it, the agent follows those instructions.
Contract Drafter asks the agent to collect the essentials first. These include the parties, subject matter and scope, amounts and payment schedule, term, acceptance criteria, liability for breach, confidentiality and intellectual property ownership, termination conditions, and the venue for disputes. If anything is missing, the agent asks for it before drafting.
- Builds a Word document with a preamble for party details, recitals, numbered "Article N" clauses and a signature block.
- Writes every amount in both figures and words, and uses absolute dates for terms.
- Pairs each obligation with a consequence for breach.
- Ends the document with a "Pre-signing checklist" listing clauses that may favour the other side or are still open for negotiation, with the risk explained for each.
How do you install the Contract Drafter skill?
You can install the skill in one of two ways. Download the ZIP file for contract-drafter from the skill's page in this directory and unzip it. Then place the folder in one of these locations:
- Personal skills folder: ~/.claude/skills/
- Project skills folder: .claude/skills/ inside your project
Or upload it in the Claude apps
If you use the Claude apps instead of a local folder, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
How do you trigger the skill with a natural request?
You do not need a special command. Describe the contract you need in plain language, and the agent will use the skill when your request matches it. The skill's own quick prompts show the kind of wording that works.
- Draft a services outsourcing contract
- Check this agreement for risk points
- Draft a cooperation memorandum between two companies
What do you need before you start?
The skill needs a Word-document creation tool available in your agent environment. The skill refers to "the document tools available here", so if your environment has no such tool, the agent cannot deliver the .docx file. Have your deal details ready, or be prepared to answer the agent's questions about them.
- A Word-document creation tool in the agent environment
- The deal details: parties, payment, term, scope and termination terms
What are the safety notes on scripts and network use?
The skill does not run scripts and does not use the network, according to its listing. Its only listed file is SKILL.md. Your contract text stays within the conversation and the document the agent creates.
What tips help you get a useful draft?
The checklist is often the most useful part. Read it before you send the draft to anyone else, because it points to the clauses most worth negotiating or clarifying.
- Give the agent exact figures, dates and party names so it does not have to guess.
- Name the jurisdiction you care about, since the skill cannot verify local law.
- Ask for a review of an agreement you already have if you want a risk checklist instead of a new draft.
- Take the Word file and its checklist to a licensed lawyer before signing.
What people use it for
- A small business owner drafts a first version of a services agreement to discuss with a lawyer.
- A freelancer reviews an existing agreement for weak or open clauses before negotiating.
- A manager creates a cooperation memorandum structure quickly for internal discussion.
- A team checks a draft from another party for terms that may favour the other side.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the contract-drafter agent skill?
Download the ZIP from this skill's page and unzip it. Put the folder in ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or in .claude/skills/ inside a project. In the Claude apps, you can instead upload it under Settings, Capabilities, Skills.
What does the contract-drafter skill need to run?
It needs a Word-document creation tool available in your agent environment, because the skill delivers its output as a Word document. According to its listing, it runs no scripts and uses no network.
Is the contract-drafter skill free?
The source material provided for this guide does not state pricing or licence terms beyond the Apache-2.0 licence listed for the item. Check the licence file in the download for the terms that apply.
Can Contract Drafter replace a lawyer?
No. Every draft carries an italic reminder that it is not legal advice and should be reviewed by a licensed lawyer before signing. The skill is generic and may miss jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Why isn't my contract being created as a Word file?
The skill depends on a Word-document creation tool in the agent environment. If that tool is missing, the agent cannot produce the .docx file, so check that your environment provides one.
What is the difference between Contract Drafter and a contract review?
Contract Drafter writes a new draft with a pre-signing checklist. You can also ask it to check an agreement you already have for risk points, which produces a checklist of weak or open clauses.
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Our verdict
Contract Drafter suits small business owners, freelancers and managers who need a clear first draft of a standard services or cooperation agreement, plus a checklist of clauses to negotiate. It is not suited to complex, high-value or regulated deals, or to any signing without a lawyer's review. For jurisdiction-specific or high-stakes contracts, use a licensed lawyer from the start.
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