Getting Started with the Repository

Last updated: April 8, 2026

The SpotDraft repository is your one-stop shop for managing contracts. It's a powerful tool for organizing, accessing, and collaborating on contracts, all in one central location.

What you'll find in the repository:

  • Your Contracts, at Your Fingertips: The repository is the default view when you open SpotDraft. It's designed to give you a quick overview of your contracts.

  • Powerful Search & Filters: Easily find the contracts you need using the search bar. You can also apply filters to narrow down your results by contract type, counterparty, and other facets..

  • Personalized System Views (Following): The repository includes a dedicated Following view. This view automatically aggregates every contract where you are an active participant - whether you are the designated Business User, the Legal User, or a Follower (assigned a task or @mentioned). This ensures your most relevant contracts are always one click away, regardless of who created them.

  • Customizable Views: Tailor your repository to your needs with custom views. Group important contracts, track progress, and create a view that works for you.

  • Manage Contract Information: Customize the columns displayed to view the data that matters most.

Here's how to use the SpotDraft repository to its full potential:

1. Filters:

  • Refine your searches by applying filters based on specific attributes like:

    • Contract type: Filter by specific contract types (e.g., NDAs, Service Agreements, Sales Contracts).

    • Counterparty: Filter contracts by a particular company or individual.

    • Other criteria: Explore various filters to narrow down your search, including date ranges, status, and more.

2. Search & Advanced Search:

  • Simple Search: Utilize the search bar to find contracts by keywords in the contract title, content, or related information.

  • Advanced Search: Access advanced search options to refine your searches even further using Boolean operators, specific fields, and more.

3. Custom Views:

  • Create customized views that highlight the information most relevant to you. For example, you might create a view for:

    • Pending Tasks: Showcase contracts with assigned tasks for quick oversight.

    • High-Risk Contracts: Display contracts identified as having potential legal risks.

    • Contracts by Department: Categorize contracts based on the department responsible for them.

4. Manage Columns:

  • Customize the columns displayed in your repository view to showcase the information most important to you. Add, remove, or reorder columns to tailor your experience.

5. Contracts Assigned to You:

  • Stay organized by accessing a dedicated view that displays all contracts assigned to you, making it easy to track your pending tasks and responsibilities.

 

6. Adding Contract Tags:

  • Categorize contracts using relevant tags for easy identification and filtering. For example, use tags like:

    • Contract Type: NDA, Service Agreement, etc.

    • Status: Draft, Under Review, Approved, Signed, etc.

    • Department: Legal, Sales, Procurement, etc.

7. Bulk Actions:

  • Save time and effort by performing multiple actions on contracts simultaneously:

    • Download Contracts: Select multiple contracts and download them in various formats.

    • Generate Reports: Create reports based on specific criteria like contract type, status, or date range.

    • Assign Business Users: Assign business users to multiple contracts in the repository.

    • More Actions: Explore various bulk actions, such as assigning tasks, editing metadata, and more.

8. Generating Contract Reports:

  • Generate comprehensive reports in Excel format to analyze contract data effectively:

    • One-Time Reports: Receive summaries of contracts highlighting essential metrics.

    • Recurring Reports: Set up automatic delivery of reports at regular intervals.

9. Tasks & Reminders:

  • Create and assign tasks within your contracts.

  • Set reminders to ensure timely actions.

 

10. Smart Data Capture:

  • Utilize SpotDraft's AI-powered smart data capture to quickly extract metadata from contracts, such as:

    • Parties: Names and contact information.

    • Dates: Start and end dates, deadlines, etc.

    • Key Clauses: Identify and highlight critical contract clauses.

    • Other Data: Extract various other relevant data points based on your needs.

12. Adding Related Documents:

  • Store and link related documents directly to your contracts, such as:

    • Letters: Supporting correspondence, amendments, or addendums.

    • Other Documents: Any other relevant files, such as presentations, reports, or agreements.

13. Quick Access:

  • Use the keyboard shortcut Command + K (Mac) or Control + K (Windows) to access various actions, such as:

    • Searching for contracts

    • Creating new contracts

    • Navigating to different sections of the repository.