This repository offers an experimental, German-language skill set for AI models like Claude, specifically tailored for German legal practice. It addresses the need for AI tools that understand and adhere to German legal methodology, citation styles, and workflow nuances, providing a technical playground for legal professionals to adapt and integrate AI into their daily work.

How It Works

The project translates and adapts Anthropic's "claude-for-legal" skills, restructuring them to align with German legal reasoning (e.g., Gutachtenstil, claim foundations) and common practices like referencing commentaries and specific citation formats. Core plugins enforce these standards, while numerous domain-specific plugins cover a wide array of German legal fields and specialist lawyer certifications. A key technical aspect involves routing API calls through a German intermediary to address attorney-client privilege and data protection concerns.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Prerequisites: A Claude account (Free or Pro), Claude Desktop or Claude Code, and Git (for terminal users).
• Installation:
  • GUI (Recommended): In Claude Desktop/Cowork, navigate to Customize -> Skills, click '+', and enter Klotzkette/claude-fuer-deutsches-recht, then click 'Sync'.
  • Manual ZIP: Download individual plugin ZIPs from releases and upload via Customize -> Plugin -> + -> Create -> Upload plugin.
  • Terminal (Claude Code): Use commands like claude /plugin marketplace add Klotzkette/claude-fuer-deutsches-recht and claude /plugin install <plugin-name>.
• Links: Claude Login: https://claude.ai/login, Claude Desktop: https://claude.com/download, GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Klotzkette/claude-fuer-deutsches-recht.

Highlighted Details

• Extensive Plugin Library: Features over 84 plugins covering 24 specialist legal areas ("Fachanwaltschaften"), general practice, and cross-cutting tools.
• German Legal Focus: Enforces German legal methodology, citation standards (BGH/Beck style), and reliance on commentaries.
• Compliance-Oriented Setup: Detailed instructions for using a German intermediary provider for API access to address attorney-client privilege and data privacy.
• Realistic Test Data: Includes a testakten/ directory with unstructured, realistic legal case files for practical testing.
• Maturity Levels: Plugins are categorized by maturity (L1: text-only, L2: with tools, L3: with tests), indicating development progress.

Maintenance & Community

The project encourages community involvement through Issues and Pull Requests. While specific community channels like Discord or Slack are not listed, the repository is actively maintained with regular releases (e.g., v3.0.10 mentioned).

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is dual-licensed under Apache License 2.0 OR MIT License. While the code is open-source and adaptable, users are solely responsible for verifying the legal compliance of its use in professional contexts, particularly concerning attorney-client privilege, data protection (DSGVO), and AI regulations.

Limitations & Caveats

This is an experimental collection, not a certified legal product. It provides no legal advice and all outputs require independent verification due to the potential for errors, outdated information, or AI "hallucinations." Users must independently assess and ensure compliance with all relevant professional, data protection, and AI regulations before productive use. The detailed setup for API access via an intermediary highlights current compliance challenges.