/vendor-review
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.
Usage
/vendor-review $ARGUMENTS
What I Need From You
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Vendor name: Who are you evaluating?
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Context: New vendor evaluation, renewal decision, or comparison?
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Details: Contract terms, pricing, proposal document, or current performance data
Evaluation Framework
Cost Analysis (Total Cost of Ownership)
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Total cost of ownership (not just license fees)
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Implementation and migration costs
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Training and onboarding costs
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Ongoing support and maintenance
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Exit costs (data migration, contract termination)
Risk Assessment
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Vendor financial stability
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Security and compliance posture
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Concentration risk (single vendor dependency)
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Contract lock-in and exit terms
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Business continuity and disaster recovery
Performance Metrics
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SLA compliance
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Support response times
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Uptime and reliability
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Feature delivery cadence
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Customer satisfaction
Comparison Matrix
When comparing vendors, produce a side-by-side matrix covering: pricing, features, integrations, security, support, contract terms, and references.
Output
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 Connectors Available
If ~~knowledge base is connected:
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Search for existing vendor evaluations, contracts, and performance reviews
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Pull procurement policies and approval thresholds
If ~~procurement is connected:
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Pull current contract terms, spend history, and renewal dates
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Compare pricing against existing vendor agreements
Tips
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Upload the proposal — I can extract pricing, terms, and SLAs from vendor documents.
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Compare vendors — "Compare Vendor A vs Vendor B" gets you a side-by-side analysis.
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Include current spend — For renewals, knowing what you pay now helps evaluate price changes.