policy-lookup
Find and explain company policies in plain language. Trigger with "what's our PTO policy", "can I work remotely from another country", "how do expenses work", or any plain-language question about benefits, travel, leave, or handbook rules.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill policy-lookup- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads policy-lookup automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
/policy-lookup
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Look up and explain company policies in plain language. Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures by searching connected knowledge bases or using provided handbook content.
Usage
/policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS
Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS
How It Works
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ POLICY LOOKUP │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ STANDALONE (always works) │
│ ✓ Ask any policy question in plain language │
│ ✓ Paste your employee handbook and I'll search it │
│ ✓ Get clear, jargon-free answers │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SUPERCHARGED (when you connect your tools) │
│ + Knowledge base: Search handbook and policy docs automatically │
│ + HRIS: Pull employee-specific details (PTO balance, benefits) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Common Policy Topics
- PTO and Leave: Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical
- Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness
- Compensation: Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement
- Remote Work: WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking
- Travel: Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process
- Conduct: Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest
- Growth: Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement
How to Answer
- Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document
- Provide a clear, plain-language answer
- Quote the specific policy language
- Note any exceptions or special cases
- Point to who to contact for edge cases
Important guardrails:
- Always cite the source document and section
- If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing
- For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly
Output
## Policy: [Topic]
### Quick Answer
[1-2 sentence direct answer to their question]
### Details
[Relevant policy details, explained in plain language]
### Exceptions / Special Cases
[Any relevant exceptions or edge cases]
### Who to Contact
[Person or team for questions beyond what's documented]
### Source
[Where this information came from — document name, page, or section]
If Connectors Available
If ~~knowledge base is connected:
- Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically
- Cite the specific document, section, and page number
If ~~HRIS is connected:
- Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status
Tips
- Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."
- Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."
FAQ
What does the policy-lookup skill do?
Find and explain company policies in plain language. Trigger with "what's our PTO policy", "can I work remotely from another country", "how do expenses work", or any plain-language question about benefits, travel, leave, or handbook rules.
How do I install policy-lookup?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill policy-lookup in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/policy-lookup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/policy-lookup/ (project).
Which AI agents can use policy-lookup?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is policy-lookup safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains policy-lookup?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 2,817 recorded installs.
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