Agent skill · operations · anthropics
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.
Why this skill is useful
Enables the AI to access and explain specific company policies and procedures that are not commonly known or documented publicly.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 23,345 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
/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 Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS How It Works 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 1. Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document 2. Provide a clear, plain-language answer 3. Quote the specific policy language 4. Note any exceptions or special cases 5. 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 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 1. Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy." 2. Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills anthropics/policy-lookup