add-policy

Manage VS Code configuration policies across OS, account, and local sources.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/colajacquin-e/ephcode --skill add-policy-colajacquin-e
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Skill: add-policy
Source: https://github.com/colajacquin-e/ephcode/tree/main/.github/skills/add-policy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/colajacquin-e/ephcode --skill add-policy-colajacquin-e

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This policy-management workflow helps enterprises govern VS Code configuration settings by enabling controlled creation, modification, and export of policies across OS-level, account-level, and platform-specific artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized policy lifecycle: register, revise, and review configuration-property policies, with automated export to ADMX/ADML (Windows), plist (macOS), and JSON (Linux) artifacts.
  • Multi-source policy evaluation: OS-level, account-based, and local policy sources are combined with a deterministic precedence.
  • Governance workflow: supports policy registration, validation of minimumVersion, and policyData integration for account-based overrides.

Quick Start

Add a policy by updating a configuration property with a policy block and commit the change for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-policy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate VS Code configuration policy management for an enterprise environment?

You can automate VS Code configuration policy management by registering, revising, and exporting policies across OS-level, account-based, and local sources with deterministic precedence to support safe enterprise deployments.

What formats can I export VS Code governance policies to for different operating systems?

You can export VS Code governance policies to ADMX and ADML files for Windows, plist files for macOS, and JSON files for Linux, ensuring platform-specific configuration distribution across enterprise environments.

How does multi-source policy evaluation precedence work for VS Code configurations?

Multi-source policy evaluation combines OS-level, account-based, and local policy sources using a deterministic precedence model to resolve conflicts and enforce consistent VS Code configuration governance.

Can I enforce minimum version requirements when registering VS Code configuration policies?

Yes, the policy registration workflow validates minimumVersion requirements and supports policyData integration for account-based overrides to ensure safe and compliant VS Code deployments.

What is the best way to start adding a new configuration policy for VS Code?

To add a new configuration policy, update a configuration property with a policy block and commit the change for review, initiating the centralized governance lifecycle workflow for VS Code settings.

Does this policy lifecycle approach work across Windows, macOS, and Linux for VS Code?

Yes, this approach coordinates policy creation, modification, and export across OS-level, account-level, and platform-specific artifacts, generating ADMX, plist, and JSON outputs for Windows, macOS, and Linux respectively.