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SKILL

vendor-review

Name: vendor-review
Author: anthropics

Evaluate vendors with cost, risk, and recommendation analysis for procurement decisions.

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Source

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Updated

2026-08-22

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// install

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Please install the "vendor-review" skill from askskill:
1. Download https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/main/operations/skills/vendor-review/SKILL.md
2. Save it as ~/.claude/skills/vendor-review/SKILL.md
3. Reload skills and tell me it's ready

// download

Download SKILL.mdInstall manifest ↗

// examples

Review a new vendor proposal

Prompt

Please evaluate this new vendor proposal by analyzing pricing, service scope, implementation timeline, compliance risk, supply stability, and hidden costs, then provide a recommendation on whether it should move forward in procurement with reasons.

Expected

A structured vendor review with pros, cons, key risks, and a procurement recommendation.

Compare two vendors side by side

Prompt

Please compare Vendor A and Vendor B side by side, scoring them on total cost of ownership, contract flexibility, service levels, integration difficulty, risk exposure, and long-term scalability, and explain which one is recommended.

Expected

A scored comparison table with a clear recommendation and supporting rationale.

Prepare TCO and negotiation points before renewal

Prompt

We are deciding whether to renew our current vendor. Based on the existing contract, usage, and pricing details, break down the 3-year total cost of ownership, identify negotiable items, service redundancies, and replacement risks, and produce renewal negotiation points.

Expected

A renewal analysis report with TCO breakdown, renewal vs. replacement risks, and negotiation points.

// docs

/vendor-review

If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.

Evaluate a vendor with structured analysis covering cost, risk, performance, and fit.

Usage

/vendor-review $ARGUMENTS

What I Need From You

Vendor name: Who are you evaluating?
Context: New vendor evaluation, renewal decision, or comparison?
Details: Contract terms, pricing, proposal document, or current performance data

Evaluation Framework

Cost Analysis (Total Cost of Ownership)

Total cost of ownership (not just license fees)
Implementation and migration costs
Training and onboarding costs
Ongoing support and maintenance
Exit costs (data migration, contract termination)

Risk Assessment

Vendor financial stability
Security and compliance posture
Concentration risk (single vendor dependency)
Contract lock-in and exit terms
Business continuity and disaster recovery

Performance Metrics

SLA compliance
Support response times
Uptime and reliability
Feature delivery cadence
Customer satisfaction

Comparison Matrix

When comparing vendors, produce a side-by-side matrix covering: pricing, features, integrations, security, support, contract terms, and references.

Output

## Vendor Review: [Vendor Name]
**Date:** [Date] | **Type:** [New / Renewal / Comparison]

### Summary
[2-3 sentence recommendation]

### Cost Analysis
| Component | Annual Cost | Notes |
|-----------|-------------|-------|
| License/subscription | $[X] | [Per seat, flat, usage-based] |
| Implementation | $[X] | [One-time] |
| Support/maintenance | $[X] | [Included or add-on] |
| **Total Year 1** | **$[X]** | |
| **Total 3-Year** | **$[X]** | |

### Risk Assessment
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-----------|--------|------------|
| [Risk] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation] |

### Strengths
- [Strength 1]
- [Strength 2]

### Concerns
- [Concern 1]
- [Concern 2]

### Recommendation
[Proceed / Negotiate / Pass] — [Reasoning]

### Negotiation Points
- [Leverage point 1]
- [Leverage point 2]

If Connectors Available

If ~~knowledge base is connected:

Search for existing vendor evaluations, contracts, and performance reviews
Pull procurement policies and approval thresholds

If ~~procurement is connected:

Pull current contract terms, spend history, and renewal dates
Compare pricing against existing vendor agreements

Tips

Upload the proposal — I can extract pricing, terms, and SLAs from vendor documents.
Compare vendors — "Compare Vendor A vs Vendor B" gets you a side-by-side analysis.
Include current spend — For renewals, knowing what you pay now helps evaluate price changes.