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using-superpowers

Enforce mandatory skill checks, brainstorming, and TodoWrite task lists at conversation start.

Updated Nov 14, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#brainstorming#todo#skill#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Donaldshen27/xtrend-vanilla --skill using-superpowers-donaldshen27
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/Donaldshen27/xtrend-vanilla/tree/main/.claude/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Donaldshen27/xtrend-vanilla --skill using-superpowers-donaldshen27

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enforces a structured workflow at the start of any conversation by ensuring mandatory skill checks, tool usage, brainstorming, and task list creation, reducing cognitive load and missed steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Skill Check: before taking action, the system reads and applies relevant skills to guide the task.
  • Brainstorming First: ensures a brief ideation phase before coding or executing tasks.
  • TodoWrite Integration: creates checklists as Todos to track actionable steps for tasks.
  • Use Case: A designer starts a new project briefing and the system ensures skills are surfaced, brainstormed, and a task list is generated automatically.

Quick Start

Announce usage of this skill, read the frontmatter, perform a mandatory skills check, and generate a Todos list for the current task.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a brainstorming phase before executing tasks in my workflow?▼

You can automate task tracking by using the TodoWrite integration to generate checklists. This skill creates actionable Todos automatically, ensuring every step of your workflow is tracked systematically from the beginning.

What is a mandatory skill check and how does it guide a new project briefing?▼

A mandatory skill check reads and applies relevant skills before taking any action to guide the task. During a new project briefing, it surfaces necessary skills, ensures brainstorming, and generates a task list automatically.

Do I need frontmatter metadata to use automated workflow skills?▼

Yes, frontmatter metadata is required for discovery when using this automated workflow skill. It relies on frontmatter to identify and apply the correct mandatory skill workflows at the start of your conversations.

What's the best way to start conversations with structured task lists and skill checks?▼

The best way to start conversations with structured task lists is to announce the skill usage, read the frontmatter, and perform a mandatory skills check. This automatically generates a Todos list to track actionable steps for your current task.

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