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Evaluate vendors with cost, risk, and recommendation analysis for procurement decisions.
Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners
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
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.
A structured vendor review with pros, cons, key risks, and a procurement recommendation.
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.
A scored comparison table with a clear recommendation and supporting rationale.
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.
A renewal analysis report with TCO breakdown, renewal vs. replacement risks, and negotiation points.
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.
/vendor-review $ARGUMENTS
When comparing vendors, produce a side-by-side matrix covering: pricing, features, integrations, security, support, contract terms, and references.
## 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 ~~knowledge base is connected:
If ~~procurement is connected:
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