chronology

Generate tagged litigation chronologies from declared document sources.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill chronology-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: chronology
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/chronology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill chronology-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of building an accurate chronology from litigation documents so you can quickly produce a defensible statement of facts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chronology generation from declared sources: Builds or updates a matter timeline by reading the matter workspace configuration and extracting dated events from production files, uploads, and document-storage sources.
  • De-duplication and significance tagging: Merges duplicate events and tags each entry with significance (🔴/🟡/⚪) according to the matter theory and side framing (plaintiff/defense).
  • Privilege gate and provenance-safe outputs: Forces a privilege posture choice (A-cleared, B-mixed, or C-aborted) and records provenance on every legal/computed statement to support later review.

Quick Start

Run /litigation-legal:chronology <your-matter-slug> --format=working to generate a working, tagged chronology from your matter’s declared document sources and uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions about chronology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a litigation chronology from production documents and Bates exports?▼

Build a litigation chronology by reading the matter workspace configuration to extract dated events from production documents, Bates exports, and uploads. The tool enforces a privilege posture, tags event significance, and writes a formatted chronology file to the matter directory.

Can I generate a statement of facts from a document timeline automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate a statement of facts variant from a document timeline by running the chronology generation with a specific format flag. It extracts dated events, applies significance tagging based on matter theory, and outputs a defensible statement of facts.

How does significance tagging work when building a case document timeline?▼

Significance tagging works by evaluating extracted events against the matter theory and side framing, such as plaintiff or defense, to assign priority levels. Each chronology entry receives a significance tag to help you quickly identify critical facts during review.

What is a privilege gate in e-discovery chronology generation?▼

A privilege gate in e-discovery chronology generation is a mandatory posture selection that forces you to choose between A-cleared, B-mixed, or C-aborted before processing. It ensures privilege protection is enforced and records provenance on every legal statement to support later review.

Does chronology generation handle de-duplication of events from multiple custody sets?▼

Yes, chronology generation handles de-duplication by merging duplicate events extracted from multiple custody sets and production sources. It consolidates overlapping entries while maintaining provenance tagging to ensure a clean, defensible matter timeline.

Can I update an existing matter timeline with incremental document productions?▼

Yes, you can update an existing matter timeline with incremental document productions. The chronology generator reads newly declared sources, extracts additional dated events, de-duplicates against existing entries, and rewrites the chronology file with updated significance tagging.