# Ironclad MCP

> Ironclad connects your contract lifecycle management directly to your AI agent. Manage agreements, track approvals, and launch new contracts—all through natural conversation. Stop jumping between tabs; get a complete view of every document's status and history without leaving your chat window.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** contract-management, workflow-automation, document-lifecycle, legal-ops, electronic-signature

## Description

Connecting Ironclad lets you manage the entire contract process using nothing but conversation. Instead of manually navigating complex CLM dashboards, you simply ask your agent what you need to know. You can track exactly who is reviewing a deal, understand why it's stalled in approvals, or launch a brand new template like an NDA for Acme Corp. The system handles the deep lookups and status checks automatically. Because this MCP lives on Vinkius, your agent gets access to Ironclad’s full suite of capabilities—from searching executed records to listing available templates. It puts the entire legal operations workflow right where you are working.

## Tools

### ironclad_get_approvals
Checks who needs to approve a contract right now, showing their status, dates, and any comments explaining delays.

### ironclad_get_comments
Retrieves the full discussion history on an agreement, including internal notes and legal feedback from specific authors.

### ironclad_get_record
Pulls up all metadata, key dates, and obligations for a fully executed contract record.

### ironclad_get_workflow
Gets the entire status of an in-progress contract, including its current step, assigned people, and full action timeline.

### ironclad_launch_workflow
Starts a new contract process (like an NDA or MSA) from a template using specific details like the counterparty name and value.

### ironclad_list_records
Lists all signed, completed agreements in your repository, showing key metadata such as expiration date and total value.

### ironclad_list_templates
Provides a list of all contract types available (NDA, MSA, SOW) so you know which templates can be used to start a new deal.

### ironclad_list_webhooks
Lists any external notification setups that monitor for specific events happening within Ironclad.

### ironclad_list_workflows
Shows a list of all contracts currently in motion, detailing their name, status, and which department is handling them.

### ironclad_search_records
Searches your entire contract repository by keyword to find specific agreements or counterparties quickly.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me all contracts pending approval this week
```

**Response:** 
```
You have **4 contracts pending approval** this week:

📄 **Acme Corp NDA** — Waiting on Legal (Sarah Chen) since Monday
📄 **TechStart MSA** — Approved by Legal, waiting on Finance (James Park)
📄 **CloudBase SOW** — In counterparty review since Wednesday
📄 **DataFlow Amendment #3** — Approved by all, awaiting signature

The Acme NDA has been waiting the longest — would you like me to check the comments for blockers?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Launch an NDA for Acme Corp.
```

**Response:** 
```
I have successfully launched an NDA for Acme Corp based on the standard NDA template. The workflow has been assigned to the legal team for initial review. A draft has been generated and is ready to be sent to the counterparty.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for all active MSAs renewing next month.
```

**Response:** 
```
I found 3 active MSAs renewing next month:
1. GlobalTech MSA - Renews Nov 12
2. SwiftLogistics MSA - Renews Nov 15
3. DataWorks MSA - Renews Nov 28
Would you like me to open the details for any of these?
```

## Capabilities

### Track contract status and approvals
Check who approved a document, if it's pending review, or what comments explain delays.

### Launch new agreements
Start the full process for standard contracts like NDAs or MSAs using pre-approved templates.

### Search and view executed records
Pull up complete details, key dates, and metadata from any signed contract in your repository.

### Review negotiation history
Browse internal discussion threads and legal feedback attached to a specific agreement.

### Monitor active workflows
See the full status, current step, and timeline for contracts that are in process.

## Use Cases

### Finding a forgotten renewal date
A procurement specialist needs to know which vendor contracts are expiring in 60 days. They ask their agent, and the system uses ironclad_list_records to pull up all agreements with key dates matching that criteria.

### Checking for a legal blocker
A sales rep has an MSA ready for signature but is stalled. They prompt their agent, asking 'who needs to approve this contract,' and the system uses ironclad_get_approvals to tell them exactly which department or person is holding it up.

### Starting a standard NDA quickly
A business development manager realizes they need an NDA for a new partner. They ask their agent, and the system uses ironclad_list_templates to confirm the type and then executes ironclad_launch_workflow to kick off the document immediately.

### Researching historical context
A legal team member is reviewing a contract dispute. They ask their agent to find all comments on that agreement, allowing the system to use ironclad_get_comments and provide the full negotiation background in minutes.

## Benefits

- Stop losing time searching for contract status. Use the ironclad_list_workflows tool to get a quick overview of every deal currently in progress—whether it's drafting or awaiting counterparty sign-off.
- When you need to start a new agreement, use ironclad_launch_workflow. You just tell your agent what kind of contract and who it’s for; the process starts automatically using pre-configured templates.
- Need to know why a deal is stuck? Instead of emailing Legal, ask about approvals. The agent uses ironclad_get_approvals to pinpoint exactly which person needs to act and if they've already rejected it.
- Don't forget the details on signed agreements. With ironclad_list_records, you can list all fully executed contracts and instantly see critical data like renewal dates and total contract values.
- Reviewing negotiation notes is easy. The agent pulls up internal discussions using ironclad_get_comments, so you don't have to dive into the document history just to find a blocker or decision context.

## How It Works

The bottom line is that you get the power of an entire CLM system accessed via simple chat prompts.

1. First, you subscribe to Ironclad on Vinkius and provide your API token.
2. Your AI agent then connects securely to your Ironclad workspace.
3. After connecting, you just speak naturally. You ask questions like 'show me all contracts needing signatures' or 'launch a new SOW for Widget Co.'.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I check if a contract is stuck using Ironclad MCP?**
You can use the ironclad_get_approvals tool to find out exactly which approver is delaying the deal, and the agent will tell you who needs to act right now.

**Can I list all my active contracts with Ironclad MCP?**
Yes. You can ask your agent to use ironclad_list_workflows to get a current overview of every agreement that is still moving through the approval or signing stages.

**What if I need details on an old, signed contract with Ironclad MCP?**
Use ironclad_get_record. This tool retrieves all the necessary metadata, key dates, and obligations from any fully executed agreement in your repository.

**How do I find out what types of contracts we can create with Ironclad MCP?**
You ask your agent to use ironclad_list_templates. This shows you all the pre-approved document types, like NDAs or MSAs, ready for immediate launch.

**Does Ironclad MCP help me track negotiations? (ironclad_get_comments)**
Yes. The agent uses ironclad_get_comments to pull all internal discussion threads and legal notes associated with a contract, giving you the full history of decision-making.