using-superpowers

Check for applicable skills and invoke the Skill tool before responding.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #skills #safety #conversation #guardrails #invoke-skill

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/bjconlan/burndown --skill using-superpowers-bjconlan

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/bjconlan/burndown/tree/main/.gemini/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bjconlan/burndown --skill using-superpowers-bjconlan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

In every conversation, this skill defines how to locate and apply the appropriate Skill, ensuring you invoke the Skill tool before any response, including clarifying questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pre-invocation workflow: always check for relevant skills before answering.
Guided usage: follows the skill's rules to announce usage and proceed with tasks.
Safety guardrails: enforces mandatory skill invocation to prevent unconstrained replies.

Quick Start

Invoke the relevant Skill tool before answering any user input to verify applicability.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I ensure applicable skills are checked before generating a response?▼

Pre-emptive skill invocation works by loading the Skill tool before answering to verify applicability, announce the selected skill, and follow its defined flow to guarantee guardrails are applied.

What is the best way to apply safety guardrails to unconstrained chat replies?▼

The best way to apply safety guardrails is to enforce mandatory pre-response skill invocation, preventing unconstrained replies by checking for relevant skills and following their defined rules before answering.

How do I start a conversation by invoking the right skills automatically?▼

To start a conversation by invoking the right skills, trigger a pre-response check before answering any user input to load the Skill tool, announce the selected skill, and proceed with the task.

Do I need to invoke the skill tool before asking clarifying questions?▼

Yes, you must invoke the relevant Skill tool before answering any user input, including clarifying questions, to ensure applicable skills are checked and safety guardrails are enforced.

When should I not use a pre-invocation workflow for chat responses?▼

You should not use a pre-invocation workflow when no applicable skills exist for the conversation context, though the mechanism is designed to trigger a pre-response check across any conversation where a skill may apply.