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Policy Lookup

AnthropicOfficialPublished by Anthropic

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  • Research and analysis
  • Business and productivity
  • Apache-2.0
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From the author

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.
— the description by Anthropic

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The policy-lookup skill acts as an internal HR assistant that interprets company documentation to provide clear, jargon-free answers to employee questions. It is designed to parse handbooks and policy documents, offering structured summaries that include direct answers, specific policy citations, potential exceptions, and relevant contact information for further escalation.

What it does

  • Searches connected knowledge bases for specific policy information.
  • Translates complex handbook language into plain, easy-to-understand summaries.
  • Provides structured outputs including quick answers, details, and exceptions.
  • Cites specific source documents and sections for transparency.
  • Integrates with HRIS tools to provide personalized data like PTO balances.
  • Directs users to appropriate HR or legal contacts for complex or edge-case inquiries.

When to use it

  • When you need quick clarification on company benefits or leave policies.
  • When you are unsure about travel, expense, or remote work procedures.
  • When you need to verify specific rules regarding conduct or professional development.
  • When you need to check your personal PTO balance or enrollment status.

Advantages

  • Reduces time spent searching through lengthy employee handbooks.
  • Provides consistent, accurate information based on official documentation.
  • Offers personalized insights when connected to HRIS systems.
  • Ensures compliance by citing official sources and recommending human contact for legal matters.

Usage examples

“What's our PTO policy?”
The agent retrieves the vacation and leave policy from the handbook, summarizing accrual rates, request procedures, and carry-over rules.
“Can I work remotely from another country?”
The agent searches the remote work policy to explain eligibility, duration limits, and any required approval processes for international work.
“How do expenses work?”
The agent outlines the expense reimbursement process, including per diem limits, submission deadlines, and the required approval workflow.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/anthropics/policy-lookup/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip policy-lookup.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Anthropic

/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

  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

## 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

  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."

Files

ATTRIBUTION.md

Attribution

This folder is an unmodified copy of the Agent Skill "policy-lookup", distributed by AutoGineer (https://autogineer.com/agent-skills).

The skill's own files are unmodified copies. AutoGineer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or the publisher.

Files added by AutoGineer

  • ATTRIBUTION.md: this file, written by AutoGineer

  • LICENSE: copied from LICENSE

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: Claude Code, Claude apps

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

“Works with” means the tool reads the open Agent Skills format; a skill written for one tool may use features others lack.

Needs: Claude Code frontmatter

Security

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Attribution and licence

Published by
Anthropic
Publisher
Anthropic (Official)
Source
anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins · human-resources/skills/policy-lookup · commit e050c2e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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