# Document review first pass

> Extract the operative terms of an agreement and flag what deviates from the standard.

- Skill: `vstorm-co/document-review-first-pass` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vstorm-co/document-review-first-pass`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vstorm-co/document-review-first-pass/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vstorm-co (https://skillmd.com/u/vstorm-co)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vstorm-co/document-review-first-pass

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# First-pass document review

This produces a structured extract and a list of deviations. It is not advice
and it does not conclude.

## Extract, with a clause reference for each

Parties and their capacity · term, renewal and notice · payment terms · scope of
the obligations each way · liability caps and exclusions · indemnities ·
termination rights, each side · governing law and jurisdiction · assignment and
change of control · confidentiality and its survival period.

## Flag deviations, not preferences

Compare against the standard position and report where it differs, what the
difference is, and which way it cuts. "Liability cap is 6 months' fees against a
standard 12" — not "the cap is too low".

## Flag separately

Anything missing that the standard has, defined terms used but never defined,
cross-references that point nowhere, and inconsistent dates or figures between
clauses.

## Never

Advise, conclude a clause is acceptable, characterise risk as low, or redraft.
Every output is checked by the fee earner who signs it.