dd-checklist
Generate and track comprehensive due diligence checklists tailored to the target company's sector, deal type, and complexity. Covers all major workstreams with request lists, status tracking, and red flag escalation. Use when kicking off diligence, organizing a data room review, or tracking outstanding items. Triggers on "dd checklist", "due diligence tracker", "diligence request list", "what do we still need", or "data room review".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill dd-checklist- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads dd-checklist automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Due Diligence Checklist
Workflow
Step 1: Scope the Diligence
Ask the user for:
- Target company: Name, sector, business model
- Deal type: Platform acquisition, add-on, growth equity, recap, carve-out
- Deal size / complexity: Determines depth of diligence
- Key concerns: Any known issues to prioritize (customer concentration, regulatory, environmental, etc.)
- Timeline: When is LOI / close targeted?
Step 2: Generate Workstream Checklists
Generate a checklist across all major workstreams, tailored to the sector:
Financial Due Diligence
- Quality of earnings (QoE) — revenue and EBITDA adjustments
- Working capital analysis — normalized vs. actual
- Debt and debt-like items
- Capital expenditure (maintenance vs. growth)
- Tax structure and exposure
- Audit history and accounting policies
- Pro forma adjustments (run-rate, synergies)
Commercial Due Diligence
- Market size and growth (TAM/SAM/SOM)
- Competitive positioning and market share
- Customer analysis — concentration, retention, NPS
- Pricing power and contract structure
- Sales pipeline and backlog
- Go-to-market effectiveness
Legal Due Diligence
- Corporate structure and org chart
- Material contracts (customer, supplier, partnership)
- Litigation history and pending claims
- IP portfolio and protection
- Regulatory compliance
- Employment agreements and non-competes
Operational Due Diligence
- Management team assessment
- Organizational structure and key person risk
- IT systems and infrastructure
- Supply chain and vendor dependencies
- Facilities and real estate
- Insurance coverage
HR / People Due Diligence
- Org chart and headcount trends
- Compensation benchmarking
- Benefits and pension obligations
- Key employee retention risk
- Culture assessment
- Union/labor agreements
IT / Technology Due Diligence (for tech-enabled businesses)
- Technology stack and architecture
- Technical debt assessment
- Cybersecurity posture
- Data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOC2)
- Product roadmap and R&D spend
- Scalability assessment
Environmental / ESG (where applicable)
- Environmental liabilities
- Regulatory compliance history
- ESG risks and opportunities
Step 3: Status Tracking
For each item, track:
| Item | Workstream | Priority | Status | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QoE report | Financial | P0 | Pending | ||
| Customer interviews | Commercial | P0 | In Progress | 3 of 10 complete |
Status options: Not Started → Requested → Received → In Review → Complete → Red Flag
Step 4: Red Flag Summary
Maintain a running list of red flags discovered during diligence:
- What was found
- Which workstream
- Severity (deal-breaker / significant / manageable)
- Mitigant or path to resolution
- Impact on valuation or deal terms
Step 5: Output
- Excel workbook with tabs per workstream (default)
- Summary dashboard: % complete by workstream, outstanding items, red flags
- Weekly status update format for deal team
Sector-Specific Additions
Automatically add relevant items based on sector:
- Software/SaaS: ARR quality, cohort analysis, hosting costs, SOC2
- Healthcare: Regulatory approvals, reimbursement risk, payor mix
- Industrial: Equipment condition, environmental remediation, safety record
- Financial services: Regulatory capital, compliance history, credit quality
- Consumer: Brand health, channel mix, seasonality, inventory management
Important Notes
- Prioritize P0 items that are gating to LOI or close
- Flag items where the seller is slow to respond — may indicate issues
- Cross-reference data room contents against the checklist to identify gaps
- Update the checklist as diligence progresses — it's a living document
FAQ
What does the dd-checklist skill do?
Generate and track comprehensive due diligence checklists tailored to the target company's sector, deal type, and complexity. Covers all major workstreams with request lists, status tracking, and red flag escalation. Use when kicking off diligence, organizing a data room review, or tracking outstanding items. Triggers on "dd checklist", "due diligence tracker", "diligence request list", "what do we still need", or "data room review".
How do I install dd-checklist?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill dd-checklist in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/dd-checklist/ (personal) or .claude/skills/dd-checklist/ (project).
Which AI agents can use dd-checklist?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is dd-checklist safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains dd-checklist?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/financial-services, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 1,318 recorded installs.
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