superpower-bootstrap

Enforce skill invocation at conversation start with pre-checks and update_plan tracking.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fernandoxavier02/Codex-superpower --skill superpower-bootstrap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: superpower-bootstrap
Source: https://github.com/fernandoxavier02/Codex-superpower/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fernandoxavier02/Codex-superpower --skill superpower-bootstrap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Establishes a standardized pre-check to enforce skill invocation at the start of every conversation, ensuring consistent behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces mandatory skill invocation at the start of conversations.
  • Announces which skill is in use and logs progress for auditing via update_plan.
  • Provides guardrails to prevent responses before skill checks and clarifications.

Quick Start

Activate this skill at the start of a conversation to ensure skills are discovered and invoked before any user message.

Frequently Asked Questions about superpower-bootstrap

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

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How do I enforce skill discovery at the start of every conversation?

To enforce skill discovery at the start of every conversation, you can activate a bootstrap precheck mechanism. This establishes a standardized pre-check process to guarantee a skill is checked, announced, and invoked before the system responds or asks clarifying questions.

What are conversation guardrails and how do they work with codex-cli?

Conversation guardrails are mandatory pre-checks that prevent responses before skill discovery and clarifications are complete. When applied to codex-cli interactions, they ensure a skill is checked and announced at the start, tracking all progress via update_plan for auditing purposes.

How do I stop my assistant from responding before checking active skills?

To stop an assistant from responding before checking active skills, you need to apply mandatory pre-checks at the start of interactions. These guardrails ensure consistent behavior by forcing skill discovery and invocation before any response is generated.

Does conversation bootstrap require any dependencies to track skill progress?

No, the conversation bootstrap mechanism requires no dependencies. It operates independently to enforce skill invocation, announce the active skill, and use update_plan to log progress for auditing without needing external components.

Why do I need a precheck for skill invocation in my workflow?

You need a precheck for skill invocation to ensure consistent behavior and proper discovery across all interactions. It satisfies operational requirements by introducing mandatory checks that prevent unmonitored responses and log progress for auditing.

Can I use update_plan to audit skill discovery and progress tracking?

Yes, you can use update_plan to audit skill discovery and progress tracking. The bootstrap precheck announces which skill is in use and logs progress via update_plan, ensuring every conversation start is monitored and satisfies operational requirements.