policy-manual
Generates structured policy manual summaries that distill complex legal policies and compliance guidelines into employee-facing reference documents organized by functional area. Use when creating compliance manuals, employee policy guides, regulatory summaries, onboarding compliance materials, or organizational procedure handbooks.
Best use case
policy-manual is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates structured policy manual summaries that distill complex legal policies and compliance guidelines into employee-facing reference documents organized by functional area. Use when creating compliance manuals, employee policy guides, regulatory summaries, onboarding compliance materials, or organizational procedure handbooks.
Teams using policy-manual should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/policy-manual/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How policy-manual Compares
| Feature / Agent | policy-manual | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generates structured policy manual summaries that distill complex legal policies and compliance guidelines into employee-facing reference documents organized by functional area. Use when creating compliance manuals, employee policy guides, regulatory summaries, onboarding compliance materials, or organizational procedure handbooks.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Policy Manual Summary Distills complex legal policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance guidelines into a structured, plain-language policy manual for organizational use. ## Prerequisites 1. **Source materials** — policies, regulatory frameworks, industry standards, organizational guidelines 2. **Organizational context** — industry, jurisdiction(s), departmental structure 3. **Audience** — employee level (all-hands, management, department-specific) 4. **Scope** — which functional areas or regulatory domains to cover ## Quick Start 1. Gather source materials and confirm organizational context 2. Identify applicable functional areas and compliance themes 3. Draft each policy section using the per-policy template below 4. Assemble into the document framework with cover, TOC, glossary, and appendices 5. Flag uncertain citations with `[VERIFY]` and multi-step processes with `[FLOWCHART: description]` ## Document Framework | Section | Contents | |---|---| | Cover & Revision History | Title, effective date, version, last review, next review | | Table of Contents | Auto-generated navigation | | Executive Summary | Critical policies in 1–2 pages; highest-priority obligations | | Policy Sections | Organized by functional area (template below) | | Glossary | Terms defined at first use, consolidated here | | Appendices | Forms, flowcharts, contact directories | ## Per-Policy Section Template ``` ## [Policy Area]: [Policy Name] **Effective Date:** [Date] | **Applies To:** [Roles/Depts] | **Owner:** [Dept] ### Purpose & Scope [1–2 sentences: why this policy exists, who it covers] ### Key Requirements - [ ] Requirement 1 - [ ] Requirement 2 ### Procedures 1. Step-by-step procedural guidance 2. Decision points noted with criteria ### Legal Authority - [Statute/regulation citation] — [brief description] ### Non-Compliance Consequences - [Disciplinary, civil, criminal, or regulatory consequences] ### Examples & Scenarios - **Scenario:** [Situation] → **Required Action:** [What to do] ### Questions & Escalation - Contact: [Role/department] at [contact info] ``` ## Cross-Cutting Compliance Themes Address each if present in source materials: | Theme | Key Elements | |---|---| | Data privacy & security | Collection limits, retention, breach notification, access controls | | Anti-discrimination & harassment | Protected classes, reporting channels, investigation process | | Ethics & conflicts of interest | Disclosure obligations, gift policies, outside activities | | Health & safety | OSHA/jurisdiction-specific requirements, reporting, PPE | | Financial controls & reporting | Authorization levels, segregation of duties, audit trails | ## Pitfalls & Checks - **Plain language, not imprecise language** — write for non-lawyers but maintain accuracy of legal obligations - **Jurisdiction flags** — clearly mark where requirements vary by state, locality, or jurisdiction; use a federal/national baseline with local callouts - **Citation currency** — verify all regulatory citations are current; mark uncertain ones with `[VERIFY]` - **Privilege protection** — never reproduce attorney work product or privileged analysis; summarize the compliance obligation only - **Review cadence** — recommend annual review minimum; quarterly for rapidly evolving areas - **Version control** — maintain a revision history table with date, author, and change description --- **Key changes made:** - **Removed `tags`** from frontmatter (not part of the Agent Skills spec) - **Tightened description** — shorter while keeping trigger guidance and discovery keywords - **Added Quick Start** section for immediate actionable steps - **Flattened structure** — removed the nested `### Output Structure` > `### Document Framework` nesting; promoted sections to top level - **Renamed "Guidelines" to "Pitfalls & Checks"** — aligns with best-practice section naming - **Trimmed redundancy** — removed the "visual aids" and "multi-jurisdiction" bullets that duplicated guidance already in the template or other bullets - **Reduced line count** from 89 to 72 lines, well under the 500-line limit
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