Vendor Agreement Check
Legal and finance skill, available on Zeplik
Vendor Agreement Check is a ready-to-run legal and finance skill on Zeplik. Consolidates CLM, CRM, email, and docs into a signed-vs-missing gap analysis with upcoming deadlines. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
The Vendor Agreement Check skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /vendor-check in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the Vendor Agreement Check skill can do
- Search CLM, CRM, email, docs, and chat for a vendor's agreements
- Compile agreement status with dates, renewal terms, and key clauses
- Flag missing agreements like DPA or SLA based on relationship type
- Highlight upcoming expirations and renewal deadlines within 90 days
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How the Vendor Agreement Check skill works
/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:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement Type | NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, SLA, License Agreement, etc. |
| Status | Active, Expired, In Negotiation, Pending Signature |
| Effective Date | When the agreement started |
| Expiration Date | When it expires or renews |
| Auto-Renewal | Yes/No, with renewal term and notice period |
| Key Terms | Liability cap, governing law, termination provisions |
| Amendments | Any amendments or addenda on file |
Step 4: Gap Analysis
Identify what agreements exist and what might be missing:
## Agreement Coverage
[CHECK] NDA -- [status]
[CHECK/MISSING] MSA -- [status or "Not found"]
[CHECK/MISSING] DPA -- [status or "Not found"]
[CHECK/MISSING] SOW(s) -- [status or "Not found"]
[CHECK/MISSING] SLA -- [status or "Not found"]
[CHECK/MISSING] Insurance Certificate -- [status or "Not found"]
Flag any gaps that may be needed based on the relationship type (e.g., if there is an MSA but no DPA and the vendor handles personal data).
Step 5: Generate Report
Output a consolidated report:
## Vendor Agreement Status: [Vendor Name]
**Search Date**: [today's date]
**Sources Checked**: [list of systems searched]
**Sources Unavailable**: [list of systems not connected, if any]
## Relationship Overview
**Vendor**: [full legal name]
**Relationship Type**: [vendor/partner/customer/etc.]
**CRM Status**: [if available]
## Agreement Summary
### [Agreement Type 1] -- [Status]
- **Effective**: [date]
- **Expires**: [date] ([auto-renews / does not auto-renew])
- **Key Terms**: [summary of material terms]
- **Location**: [where the executed copy is stored]
### [Agreement Type 2] -- [Status]
[etc.]
## Gap Analysis
[What's in place vs. what may be needed]
## Upcoming Actions
- [Any approaching expirations or renewal deadlines]
- [Required agreements not yet in place]
- [Amendments or updates that may be needed]
## Notes
[Any relevant context from email/chat searches]
Step 6: Handle Missing Sources
If key systems are not connected via MCP:
- No CLM: Note that no CLM is connected. Suggest the user check their CLM manually. Report what was found in other systems.
- No CRM: Skip CRM context. Note the gap.
- No Email: Note that email was not searched. Suggest the user search their email for "[vendor name] agreement" or "[vendor name] NDA".
- No Documents: Note that document storage was not searched.
Always clearly state which sources were checked and which were not, so the user knows the completeness of the report.
Notes
- If no agreements are found in any connected system, report that clearly and ask the user if they have agreements stored elsewhere
- For vendor groups (e.g., a vendor with multiple subsidiaries), ask whether the user wants to check a specific entity or the entire group
- Flag any agreements that are expired but may still have surviving obligations (confidentiality, indemnification, etc.)
- If an agreement is approaching expiration (within 90 days), highlight this prominently
Zeplik output presentation
Present the final deliverable as a single polished artifact: clear headings, tables where the content is tabular, fenced code where it is code. Lead with the deliverable itself; keep process commentary to a single short line. If the skill produced multiple files or sections, end with a compact list of them with one-line purposes.
How to use the Vendor Agreement Check skill
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Describe your legal and finance task
Ask in plain language, or type /vendor-check to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Vendor Agreement Check skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.
Source and credit
- Author
- Anthropic
- License
- Apache-2.0
Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vendor Agreement Check skill?
- Vendor Agreement Check is a ready-to-run legal and finance skill on Zeplik. Consolidates CLM, CRM, email, and docs into a signed-vs-missing gap analysis with upcoming deadlines. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
- How do I use Vendor Agreement Check on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /vendor-check in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the Vendor Agreement Check skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Vendor Agreement Check skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Vendor Agreement Check skill come from?
- The Vendor Agreement Check skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Vendor Agreement Check skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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