using-skills

Evaluate SpecPowers skills and load SKILL.md priority rules before acting.

4|1|Updated Apr 7, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #priority #invocation #skill-discovery #agent-guidance #specpowers

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/NSObjects/specpowers --skill using-skills-nsobjects

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-skills
Source: https://github.com/NSObjects/specpowers/tree/main/skills/using-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NSObjects/specpowers --skill using-skills-nsobjects

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Prevents premature responses by forcing a systematic check of SpecPowers skills so the agent only acts after understanding which workflow applies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Skill Discovery Mandate: Reads the SKILL.md priority rules before any other work to ensure nothing is missed.
Workflow Enforcement: Guides agents through the SpecPowers artifact chain when a request touches feature building, debugging, or quality gates.
Platform Adaptation: Covers Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Codex, OpenCode, and Kiro IDE tools with explicit invocation instructions and tool mappings.

Quick Start

Invoke using-skills before responding so you identify the correct workflow skill and obey the SpecPowers hierarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-skills

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I ensure an AI agent checks available workflow skills before responding?▼

Force skill discovery before any action by evaluating available SpecPowers skills to decide which workflow best fits the user's request. This prevents premature responses by running a systematic check before proceeding with other actions.

When should I trigger skill discovery for feature building or debugging?▼

Trigger skill discovery when starting a conversation or when the next step is unclear. This identifies the correct workflow skill for tasks touching feature building, debugging, or quality gates before the agent acts.

How do I load SKILL.md instructions and apply priority rules in an agent workflow?▼

Read the SKILL.md priority rules before any other work to satisfy the requirement to load instructions. This enforces the SpecPowers hierarchy and ensures nothing is missed before proceeding with downstream actions.

Does SpecPowers skill discovery work with Claude Code, Cursor, and other IDE tools?▼

Yes, SpecPowers covers Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Codex, OpenCode, and Kiro IDE tools. It provides explicit invocation instructions and tool mappings for platform adaptation across these development environments.

Why does my agent skip the correct workflow and respond before checking available skills?▼

The agent skips workflows because it lacks a skill discovery mandate forcing a systematic check. Applying using-skills requires evaluating available SpecPowers skills first, preventing premature responses before understanding which workflow applies.