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using-superpowers

Invoke relevant skills before producing user-facing responses across runtimes.

Updated May 19, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#guidance#skills#conversation#invoke#instruction-priority
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/costrict-plugins-repo/anthropic-superpowers --skill using-superpowers-costrict-plugins-repo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/costrict-plugins-repo/anthropic-superpowers/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/costrict-plugins-repo/anthropic-superpowers --skill using-superpowers-costrict-plugins-repo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Establishes a formal requirement to invoke relevant skills before any agent response, ensuring the correct workflow and reducing unnecessary clarifications or missteps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a formal skill-invocation rule at the start of every interaction.
  • Defines a clear priority order (user instructions > skills > default prompts) to govern responses.
  • Enables consistent behavior across runtimes by guiding how skills are discovered and applied.

Quick Start

Use this skill at the start of a conversation to automatically invoke applicable skills before answering.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce skill invocation before an agent generates a response?▼

To enforce skill invocation before a response, you need a formal rule that triggers applicable skills at the start of a conversation. This ensures proper task handling by applying clarifications, planning, and rule enforcement before any user-facing output is produced.

What is the instruction priority hierarchy for managing conversation workflows?▼

The instruction priority hierarchy follows a strict order: user instructions take precedence, followed by skills, and then default system prompts. This hierarchy governs how responses are structured and ensures applied skills override default behaviors.

How do I automatically trigger relevant skills at conversation start?▼

To automatically trigger skills at conversation start, use a skill that enforces this requirement across all runtimes and contexts. It discovers applicable skills based on their descriptions and invokes them before answering to reduce missteps.

Do I need a specific file format to register a skill for workflow guidance?▼

Yes, you need a SKILL.md file containing frontmatter with a defined name and description. This metadata is required for the system to discover the skill and properly apply its workflow logic during the invocation process.

Why does my agent skip skill workflows and respond with default prompts?▼

An agent skips skill workflows when there is no formal invocation rule established at the conversation start. Without a defined instruction hierarchy prioritizing skills over default prompts, the agent will bypass applicable workflows and produce direct responses.

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