superego

Evaluate coding conversations for alignment, focus, and proportionality before edits.

13|Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/open-horizon-labs/superego --skill superego
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: superego
Source: https://github.com/open-horizon-labs/superego/tree/main/codex-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/open-horizon-labs/superego --skill superego

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Metacognitive oversight helps prevent missteps by evaluating the assistant's approach before large edits or decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advisory evaluation surfaces concerns without blocking progress during development.
  • Guides decision points in coding sessions, refactoring reviews, and planning discussions.
  • Use Case: Before a major refactor, invoke superego to surface potential misalignments and trade-offs.

Quick Start

Ask superego to evaluate my current plan before I implement changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about superego

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

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How do I evaluate an AI coding plan before implementing major refactoring?

AI coding alignment is evaluated by applying metacognitive oversight before large edits to surface concerns without blocking progress. This advisory mechanism reviews the assistant's approach at decision points and returns structured feedback indicating concerns and guidance for safe progress.

What is metacognitive oversight for AI coding assistance?

Metacognitive oversight for AI coding assistance is an advisory evaluation that checks conversations for alignment, focus, and proportionality to prevent misguided edits. It surfaces concerns at decision points without blocking work, returning feedback and guidance to support safe progress.

How do I surface potential trade-offs during an AI refactoring session?

Surface trade-offs during a refactoring session by applying an advisory evaluation at decision points and plan reviews. This metacognitive oversight checks the coding conversation for misalignments and proportionality, returning structured results that flag concerns without halting development.

Can I review AI coding decisions without blocking the ongoing development work?

Review AI coding decisions without blocking work by using an advisory evaluation that surfaces alignment and focus concerns at key decision points. It returns structured feedback and guidance for safe progress, ensuring metacognitive oversight does not interrupt the active coding session.

When should I apply decision-support evaluation during coding conversations?

Apply decision-support evaluation during coding conversations at critical decision points, specifically before large edits and during plan reviews. This metacognitive oversight surfaces misalignment and proportionality concerns, providing structured feedback to guide safe implementation without blocking progress.