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mohitagw15856 036511ab3e Windsurf + Aider targets, MCP server, and demo placement (#33)
Broadens both reach (more tools) and content types (an MCP server), continuing
the multi-platform story.

Windsurf + Aider:
- build-exports.mjs gains two platforms: exports/windsurf/*.md (workspace rules,
  trigger: model_decision) and exports/aider/*.md (conventions for `aider --read`).
  Now 5 platforms (ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, Aider).
- install.sh + bin/cli.mjs install both (windsurf -> .windsurf/rules, aider ->
  .aider/skills with a --read hint); generated README index is excluded from copies.
- One-line windsurf-install.sh / aider-install.sh wrappers for parity.

MCP server (new content type):
- mcp/server.mjs — zero-dependency stdio MCP server exposing list_skills,
  search_skills, get_skill. Published as a second bin (pm-claude-skills-mcp).
  Logs to stderr; reads bundled skills/ at startup. mcp/README.md documents
  client config.

Also: README hero "See it in action" demo placement (ready to swap in a GIF;
recording guide in web/docs-assets/README.md), Works-With table + exports +
install docs updated, CHANGELOG Unreleased. package.json files/bin updated.


Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_016JWn5jRD5tcEFKrubjQ6Px

Co-authored-by: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-06-17 23:15:38 +01:00

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model_decision Draft a structured legal brief, case summary, or legal argument outline. Use when asked to write a legal brief, case note, legal memo, argument outline, or position paper. Produces a structured document using IRAC format (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion).

Legal Brief Skill

This skill drafts structured legal briefs and memos using IRAC format — the standard structure for legal writing.

Required Inputs

  • Brief type (legal memo / case summary / argument outline / position paper / letter before action)
  • Legal issue or question
  • Jurisdiction (England & Wales / US / EU / Other)
  • Relevant facts
  • Relevant law or cases (if known — otherwise flagged as [RESEARCH NEEDED])
  • Audience (internal memo / court submission / client letter)

Output Structure

Header

  • To: [Recipient]
  • From: [Author]
  • Date: [Date]
  • Re: [Matter reference]
  • Confidential: Subject to legal professional privilege

Issue(s)

One sentence per legal question:

  • Issue 1: Whether X constitutes Y under [law]

Brief Answer

One sentence per issue — conclusion upfront before analysis.

Facts

Concise relevant facts only. Flag disputed facts.

Law (Rule)

  • Relevant statute, regulation, or case law
  • How the rule has been interpreted in key cases
  • Flag [RESEARCH NEEDED] where law is not provided

Application

  • Arguments in favour
  • Counter-arguments and responses
  • Areas of uncertainty flagged explicitly

Conclusion

  • Clear answer to each issue
  • Overall recommendation
  • Suggested next steps

Caveats

What this memo does not cover. What additional research would change the analysis.


WARNING: This draft requires review by a qualified legal professional. It does not constitute legal advice.

Quality Checks

  • Issue is stated as a specific legal question (not a general topic)
  • Brief answer appears before the analysis (conclusion upfront)
  • Disputed facts are explicitly flagged
  • Areas of legal uncertainty are noted (not hidden in confident language)
  • Caveats section lists what would change the analysis
  • Disclaimer is included

Anti-Patterns

  • Do not present uncertain legal positions with confident language — areas of legal ambiguity must be flagged explicitly, not smoothed over
  • Do not omit the disclaimer — every legal brief output must include the professional review caveat before the user treats it as advice
  • Do not structure the brief chronologically — IRAC format (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) must be used regardless of how the user framed the request
  • Do not cite cases or statutes from memory without flagging them as [REQUIRES VERIFICATION] — hallucinated citations are worse than no citations
  • Do not conflate jurisdiction — legal positions in England & Wales, US, and EU can differ materially; always confirm jurisdiction before stating the rule

Example Trigger Phrases

  • "Draft a legal memo on [issue]"
  • "Write a legal brief arguing [position]"
  • "Summarise the legal position on [topic]"
  • "Write a letter before action for [situation]"