Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence
Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts.
Best use case
Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts.
Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/afrexai-vendor-eval/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence Compares
| Feature / Agent | Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Vendor Evaluation & Due Diligence Structured framework for evaluating software vendors, service providers, and technology partners before signing contracts. ## What This Does Runs a systematic vendor assessment across 8 dimensions: 1. **Financial Stability** — Revenue signals, funding, burn rate indicators 2. **Technical Fit** — Architecture compatibility, integration complexity, API quality 3. **Security & Compliance** — SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, data residency 4. **Pricing Analysis** — TCO modeling, hidden costs, contract traps 5. **Reference Check** — Customer sentiment, G2/Capterra scores, churn signals 6. **Support Quality** — SLA terms, response times, escalation paths 7. **Vendor Lock-in Risk** — Data portability, switching costs, proprietary dependencies 8. **Roadmap Alignment** — Product direction vs. your needs over 12-36 months ## How to Use Tell your agent: - "Evaluate [vendor] for [use case]" - "Compare [vendor A] vs [vendor B] for our [need]" - "Run due diligence on [company] before we sign" The agent will research the vendor using web search and produce a scored evaluation report with a GO / CAUTION / NO-GO recommendation. ## Scoring Each dimension scores 1-10. Overall score is weighted: - Technical Fit & Security: 2x weight - Pricing & Lock-in: 1.5x weight - All others: 1x weight **Thresholds:** - 75+ = GO (proceed with negotiation) - 50-74 = CAUTION (address gaps before committing) - Below 50 = NO-GO (find alternatives) ## Output Format ``` ## Vendor Evaluation: [Name] **Use Case:** [What you're buying] **Date:** [Assessment date] **Overall Score:** [X/100] — [GO/CAUTION/NO-GO] ### Dimension Scores | Dimension | Score | Key Finding | |-----------|-------|-------------| | Financial Stability | X/10 | ... | | Technical Fit | X/10 | ... | | ... | ... | ... | ### Critical Risks - [List dealbreakers or major concerns] ### Negotiation Leverage - [Points to push on in contract talks] ### Recommendation [Final verdict with reasoning] ``` ## Instructions for Agent When asked to evaluate a vendor: 1. Search the web for: "[vendor] reviews", "[vendor] pricing", "[vendor] SOC2", "[vendor] alternatives", "[vendor] G2 reviews" 2. Check for recent funding/layoff news 3. Look at their API documentation quality 4. Find contract terms and SLA information 5. Score each dimension with evidence 6. Produce the evaluation report 7. Flag any dealbreakers prominently Be direct. Companies hide bad news — dig for it. A vendor that looks perfect probably isn't. Find the tradeoffs. For comparative evaluations, use the same framework side-by-side with a clear winner per dimension.
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