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Mayur Rathi
@sickn33
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policy-as-code

policy-as-code is an code AI skill with a core value of Implement policy as code with OPA, Sentinel, and Kyverno. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

Implement policy as code with OPA, Sentinel, and Kyverno. Automate policy enforcement in CI/CD and infrastructure. Use when enforcing compliance through automation.

Last verified on: 2026-10-06

Quick Facts

Category code
Works With Claude
Source sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
Stars ⭐ 47.3k
Last Verified 2026-10-06
Risk Level Low
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Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# Policy as Code


Automate policy enforcement through code using OPA/Rego, Kyverno, Checkov, and CI/CD integration to prevent compliance violations before they reach production.


Open Policy Agent (OPA) Rego Policies


rego
# deny_public_s3.rego - Deny S3 buckets with public access
package terraform.aws.s3

import rego.v1

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    resource.type == "aws_s3_bucket"
    resource.change.after.acl == "public-read"
    msg := sprintf(
        "S3 bucket '%s' has public-read ACL. All buckets must be private. [Policy: no-public-s3]",
        [resource.address]
    )
}

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    resource.type == "aws_s3_bucket"
    resource.change.after.acl == "public-read-write"
    msg := sprintf(
        "S3 bucket '%s' has public-read-write ACL. This is strictly prohibited. [Policy: no-public-s3]",
        [resource.address]
    )
}

rego
# require_encryption.rego - Require encryption on data stores
package terraform.aws.encryption

import rego.v1

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    resource.type == "aws_db_instance"
    not resource.change.after.storage_encrypted
    msg := sprintf(
        "RDS instance '%s' does not have storage encryption enabled. [Policy: require-rds-encryption]",
        [resource.address]
    )
}

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    resource.type == "aws_ebs_volume"
    not resource.change.after.encrypted
    msg := sprintf(
        "EBS volume '%s' is not encrypted. [Policy: require-ebs-encryption]",
        [resource.address]
    )
}

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    resource.type == "aws_s3_bucket"
    not has_encryption(resource)
    msg := sprintf(
        "S3 bucket '%s' does not have default encryption configured. [Policy: require-s3-encryption]",
        [resource.address]
    )
}

has_encryption(resource) if {
    resource.change.after.server_side_encryption_configuration[_]
}

rego
# require_tags.rego - Enforce mandatory tagging
package terraform.aws.tags

import rego.v1

required_tags := {"Environment", "Owner", "CostCenter", "DataClassification"}

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    tags := object.get(resource.change.after, "tags", {})
    missing := required_tags - {key | tags[key]}
    count(missing) > 0
    msg := sprintf(
        "Resource '%s' is missing required tags: %v. [Policy: required-tags]",
        [resource.address, missing]
    )
}

rego
# restrict_regions.rego - Limit resource deployment to approved regions
package terraform.aws.regions

import rego.v1

approved_regions := {"us-east-1", "us-west-2", "eu-west-1"}

deny contains msg if {
    resource := input.resource_changes[_]
    provider_config := input.configuration.provider_config.aws
    region := provider_config.expressions.region.constant_value
    not region in approved_regions
    msg := sprintf(
        "Resource '%s' is in region '%s'. Approved regions: %v. [Policy: approved-regions]",
        [resource.address, region, approved_regions]
    )
}

bash
# Evaluate OPA policies against Terraform plan
terraform plan -out=tfplan
terraform show -json tfplan > tfplan.json

# Run OPA evaluation
opa eval \
  --data policies/ \
  --input tfplan.json \
  "data.terraform.aws.s3.deny" \
  --format pretty

# Use conftest for easier CI integration
conftest test tfplan.json --policy policies/ --output table

Kyverno Kubernetes Policies


yaml
# require-labels.yaml - Enforce required labels on all pods
apiVersion: kyverno.io/v1
kind: ClusterPolicy
metadata:
  name: require-labels
  annotations:
    policies.kyverno.io/title: Require Labels
    policies.kyverno.io/category: Best Practices
    policies.kyverno.io/severity: medium
spec:
  validationFailureAction: Enforce
  background: true
  rules:
  - name: check-required-labels
    match:
      any:
      - res

🎯 Best For

  • Claude users
  • Software engineers
  • Development teams
  • Tech leads

💡 Use Cases

  • Code quality improvement
  • Best practice enforcement

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply policy-as-code to Your Work

    Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is policy-as-code compatible with Cursor and VS Code?

Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.

Do I need specific dependencies for policy-as-code?

Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.

How do I install policy-as-code?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/policy-as-code/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping validation

Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.

Missing dependency updates

Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.

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