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.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/policy-as-code && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/policy-as-code/SKILL.md -o ./skills/policy-as-code/SKILL.md 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
# 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]
)
}# 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[_]
}# 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]
)
}# 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]
)
}# 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 tableKyverno Kubernetes Policies
# 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
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
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 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
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.