Policy Lookup
OfficialFreeEasily find and understand company policies.
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What Policy Lookup does
The Policy Lookup skill is designed to help employees navigate their company's policies, benefits, and procedures with ease. By allowing users to ask questions in plain language, this skill simplifies the process of obtaining information about various topics such as PTO, remote work, and expense reimbursement. Whether you're looking for details on sick leave or the process for booking travel, this skill provides clear and jargon-free answers based on the company's handbook or connected knowledge bases.
When using Policy Lookup, employees can either paste their employee handbook directly or ask specific questions to receive tailored responses. The skill is versatile, functioning as a standalone tool or enhanced when connected to other resources. In its supercharged mode, it can automatically search through policy documents and even pull employee-specific details like PTO balances and benefits from an HRIS.
This skill is particularly useful for HR departments and employees alike, as it reduces the time spent searching for information and helps ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding company policies. By providing clear citations and guidance on whom to contact for further questions, Policy Lookup fosters a culture of transparency and accessibility within the workplace.
In summary, Policy Lookup is an essential tool for any organization looking to streamline communication about policies and benefits, making it easier for employees to find the information they need without confusion or delay.
When to use it
Use this skill when you have questions about company policies, benefits, or procedures and need straightforward answers.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for complex legal inquiries or situations that require personalized HR advice.
What you can build with it
Understanding PTO Policies
Employees can inquire about the specifics of their PTO policies, such as how many days they are entitled to and how to request time off.
Remote Work Questions
Users can ask if they are allowed to work remotely from a different country and what the requirements are.
Expense Reimbursement Process
Employees can get information on how to submit expenses, what is covered, and the approval process.
How to install Policy Lookup
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/policy-lookup --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by anthropics/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."
Frequently asked questions about Policy Lookup
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