Template System
Templates are Markdown files in the templates/ directory that define the structure and formatting of FundAdmin AI outputs. Skills reference templates to ensure every report, notice, and checklist follows a consistent, professional format.
How Templates Work
When a skill generates output, it follows the corresponding template to determine:
- Which sections to include and in what order
- How tables should be structured
- Where placeholder fields appear for dynamic content
- How risk indicators and scores are formatted
- What the file naming convention is
Templates are structural blueprints -- they define the shape of the output, not the analytical content. Claude's language model fills in the sections with actual analysis based on the document being reviewed.
Skill (analysis logic) + Template (output structure) = Final ReportTemplate Anatomy
Every template includes these common elements:
Section Headers
Templates define a fixed set of section headers that appear in every output of that type. This ensures consistency across different documents and different runs.
markdown
# LPA Review Report
## Executive Summary
## LPA Safety Score
## Economics Analysis
## Governance Analysis
...Placeholder Fields
Dynamic content locations marked with descriptive placeholders:
markdown
**Fund Name**: [FUND_NAME]
**Review Date**: [DATE]
**Fund Type**: [FUND_TYPE]
**Jurisdiction**: [JURISDICTION]Tables
Structured tables with defined columns for findings, scores, and data:
markdown
| Provision | LPA Term | Market Standard | Risk Level | Notes |
|-----------|----------|-----------------|------------|-------|
| Management Fee | [EXTRACTED] | 1.5-2.0% | [RISK] | [NOTES] |Scoring Guides
For templates that include scoring (like the LPA review), the template defines the scoring methodology, scale, and visual presentation.
Risk Indicators
Consistent risk level markers used across all outputs:
- High Risk -- Critical issues requiring immediate attention; potential dealbreakers
- Medium Risk -- Concerning items where negotiation is recommended
- Low Risk -- Minor issues; standard provisions that are generally acceptable
All 6 Output Templates
1. LPA Review Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/lpa-review-template.md |
| Used by | /fund review-lpa |
| Output naming | LPA-REVIEW-[fund]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Executive Summary -- fund name, type, jurisdiction, review date, overall assessment
- LPA Safety Score -- composite score (0-100), grade, per-agent breakdown with weights
- Score Dashboard -- visual score representation with category breakdown
- Economics Analysis -- management fee, carried interest, preferred return, catch-up, clawback, fee offsets, organizational expenses, GP commitment
- Governance Analysis -- GP removal, LPAC, key person events, no-fault divorce, cause events, amendment provisions
- Investor Rights -- transfer restrictions, excuse/exclusion, co-investment, information rights, MFN provisions
- Risk Assessment -- conflicts of interest, affiliated transactions, indemnification, limitation of liability, borrowing
- Term & Liquidity -- fund term, extensions, early termination, commitment period, recycling
- Compliance Snapshot -- FATCA, CRS, ERISA, AML/KYC, AIFMD, SFDR status
- Key Findings Table -- all findings ranked by severity (high/medium/low)
- Recommendations -- prioritized list (P0-P4) with suggested negotiation language
- Disclaimer
2. Capital Call Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/capital-call-template.md |
| Used by | /fund draft-capital-call |
| Output naming | CAPITAL-CALL-[fund]-[number]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Notice Header -- fund name, call number, notice date, due date, call type
- Call Summary -- total amount, purpose, investment description
- Per-LP Schedule -- table with columns: LP Name, Commitment, Unfunded Commitment, Pro-Rata Share (%), Call Amount, Cumulative Contributions
- Wire Instructions -- bank name, account number, ABA/SWIFT routing, reference format
- Default Provisions -- late payment consequences, default interest rate, remedies
- ILPA Compliance Notes -- notice period verification, minimum call size, frequency compliance
- Important Dates -- call date, due date, default cure period expiration
- Contact Information -- fund administrator, investor relations
3. Distribution Notice Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/distribution-notice-template.md |
| Used by | /fund draft-distribution |
| Output naming | DISTRIBUTION-NOTICE-[fund]-[number]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Distribution Header -- fund name, distribution number, record date, payment date
- Distribution Summary -- total amount, distribution type, waterfall type
- Waterfall Calculation -- step-by-step calculation showing:
- Return of Capital
- Preferred Return (hurdle)
- GP Catch-Up
- Carried Interest / Residual Split
- Per-LP Distribution Table -- columns: LP Name, Ownership %, Gross Distribution, Tax Withholding, Net Distribution
- Tax Withholding Schedule -- withholding by jurisdiction and entity type
- Cumulative Position -- per-LP: total contributions, total distributions, net position, DPI, TVPI
- GP Carried Interest -- carry earned this distribution, cumulative carry, clawback reserve, escrow balance
- Wire Details -- outgoing wire information for each LP
- Contact Information
4. Investor Letter Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/investor-letter-template.md |
| Used by | /fund draft-investor-letter |
| Output naming | INVESTOR-LETTER-[type]-[fund]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Letter Header -- fund name, date, letter type, recipient placeholder
- Opening -- salutation and purpose statement
- Fund Performance (quarterly/annual) -- NAV, IRR, TVPI, DPI, RVPI in table format
- Portfolio Update -- new investments, realizations, markups/markdowns, write-offs
- Market Commentary -- relevant market conditions and outlook
- Capital Account Summary -- beginning balance, contributions, distributions, gains/losses, ending balance
- Upcoming Events -- anticipated capital calls, distributions, LP meetings, reporting dates
- Operational Updates -- personnel changes, service provider updates, regulatory filings
- Contact Information -- investor relations team, portal access
- Regulatory Disclaimers -- forward-looking statements, past performance, confidentiality
5. Side Letter Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/side-letter-template.md |
| Used by | /fund draft-side-letter |
| Output naming | SIDE-LETTER-DRAFT-[investor]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Recitals -- parties, LPA reference, effective date, purpose
- Definitions -- terms specific to the side letter
- Provision Sections (one per requested provision):
- Fee Modifications (discounts, offsets, caps)
- MFN Rights (scope, carve-outs, election period, notification)
- Co-Investment Rights (allocation, priority, vehicle, minimum/maximum)
- Enhanced Reporting (additional reports, frequency, format)
- Transfer Rights (permitted transferees, consent requirements)
- Key Person Modifications (additional key persons, modified triggers)
- Excuse/Exclusion Rights (investment types, ESG, geographic)
- LPA Cross-References -- specific sections modified or supplemented
- Conditions and Limitations -- conditions precedent, sunset provisions, termination
- MFN Implications -- how provisions interact with MFN rights across the fund
- General Provisions -- severability, entire agreement, governing law
- Signature Block -- GP and LP signature placeholders with entity details
6. KYC Checklist Template
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File | templates/kyc-checklist-template.md |
| Used by | /fund kyc-review |
| Output naming | KYC-REVIEW-[investor]-[date].md |
Sections:
- Investor Summary -- investor name, type, jurisdiction, risk rating
- Identity Verification -- document type, validity, name matching, expiration
- Beneficial Ownership -- ownership chain to natural persons at 25% threshold, control persons, organizational chart
- Sanctions Screening Results -- OFAC SDN, OFAC Consolidated, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, HMT (UK)
- PEP Screening -- domestic/foreign PEP classification, family/close associate screening
- Source of Funds -- documentation adequacy, funds flow, consistency, red flags
- Source of Wealth -- origin verification, supporting documentation, plausibility
- Completeness Checklist -- table with status (complete / incomplete / missing) for each required document
- Risk Rating -- overall classification (HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW) with scoring methodology
- Enhanced Due Diligence Triggers -- conditions requiring EDD, recommended steps
- Re-verification Schedule -- next review date based on risk rating
- Reviewer Notes -- space for manual reviewer comments and sign-off
Output Naming Conventions
All FundAdmin AI outputs follow a consistent naming pattern:
TYPE-[identifier]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md| Output Type | Naming Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| LPA Review | LPA-REVIEW-[fund]-[date].md | LPA-REVIEW-greenfield-capital-iv-2026-04-03.md |
| PPM Review | PPM-REVIEW-[fund]-[date].md | PPM-REVIEW-horizon-ventures-2026-04-03.md |
| Subscription Review | SUBSCRIPTION-REVIEW-[investor]-[date].md | SUBSCRIPTION-REVIEW-acme-pension-2026-04-03.md |
| Side Letter Review | SIDE-LETTER-REVIEW-[investor]-[date].md | SIDE-LETTER-REVIEW-calpers-2026-04-03.md |
| Document Comparison | COMPARISON-[name1]-vs-[name2]-[date].md | COMPARISON-draft-v2-vs-v3-2026-04-03.md |
| Term Extraction | TERMS-[document]-[date].md | TERMS-partnership-agreement-2026-04-03.md |
| Capital Call | CAPITAL-CALL-[fund]-[number]-[date].md | CAPITAL-CALL-greenfield-iv-03-2026-04-03.md |
| Distribution | DISTRIBUTION-[fund]-[number]-[date].md | DISTRIBUTION-greenfield-iv-07-2026-04-03.md |
| Investor Letter | INVESTOR-LETTER-[type]-[fund]-[date].md | INVESTOR-LETTER-quarterly-greenfield-iv-2026-04-03.md |
| Side Letter Draft | SIDE-LETTER-DRAFT-[investor]-[date].md | SIDE-LETTER-DRAFT-calpers-2026-04-03.md |
| Compliance Check | COMPLIANCE-REVIEW-[fund]-[date].md | COMPLIANCE-REVIEW-greenfield-iv-2026-04-03.md |
| KYC Review | KYC-REVIEW-[investor]-[date].md | KYC-REVIEW-sovereign-wealth-fund-2026-04-03.md |
| Regulatory Filing | FILING-[type]-[fund]-[date].md | FILING-form-pf-greenfield-iv-2026-04-03.md |
| PDF Report | REPORT-[fund]-[date].pdf | REPORT-greenfield-iv-2026-04-03.pdf |
Obsidian Vault Templates
In addition to the 6 output templates above, FundAdmin AI includes 7 Obsidian templates used by /fund vault-init to populate ~/FundAdmin-AI-Vault/Templates/:
| Template | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Daily Note | Daily log with tasks, calls, and fund activity entries |
| Weekly Review | Weekly summary with open reviews and upcoming deadlines |
| Monthly Review | Monthly fund performance and investor activity roll-up |
| Quarterly Fund Review | Structured quarterly review with NAV, IRR, and portfolio notes |
| Fund Profile | Fund metadata FileClass (strategy, vintage, size, key contacts) |
| Investor Profile | Investor metadata FileClass (type, commitment, KYC status, jurisdiction) |
| Review Note | Review lifecycle note with YAML frontmatter, tags, and backlinks |
These templates integrate with the Dataview plugin to power the vault's 7 dashboards and with the Kanban plugin to track reviews through the new → under-review → action-required → completed → archived lifecycle.
Customizing Templates
Templates can be modified to match an organization's specific formatting requirements. When editing templates:
- Preserve section headers -- Skills reference section names to place content. Removing or renaming headers may cause output issues.
- Maintain placeholder format -- Placeholders like
[FUND_NAME]are replaced with actual values during output generation. - Keep table structures -- Column count and header names should remain consistent for skills that populate tables programmatically.
- Test after changes -- Run a sample command to verify the modified template produces well-formatted output.