using-superpowers

Check for applicable skills before generating a response.

20|1|Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galangryandana/superpowers-for-my-own-workflow --skill using-superpowers-galangryandana
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/galangryandana/superpowers-for-my-own-workflow/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galangryandana/superpowers-for-my-own-workflow --skill using-superpowers-galangryandana

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill ensures the AI checks for applicable skills before generating any response, reducing misfired actions and ensuring proper protocol adherence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill gating: Checks for applicable skills before responding, including clarifying questions.
  • Transparent signaling: Announces the invoked skill and its purpose to the user.
  • Structured workflow: Enforces gating rules (check for checklist, route to the right skill path, and proceed with response).
  • Use Case: In a new conversation, the AI evaluates whether a skill applies and defers to Skill execution when necessary.

Quick Start

In your prompt, instruct the assistant to always check for applicable skills before replying and to announce which skill is used.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

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How do I make an AI check for applicable skills before replying?

To make an AI check for applicable skills before replying, you instruct the assistant to evaluate matching skills and defer to skill execution before generating any response, reducing misfired actions.

What are AI guardrails for conversational workflow safety?

AI guardrails for conversational workflow safety are pre-response gating rules that enforce skill checks, route to the correct skill path, and ensure safe continuation of the conversation via structured task creation.

How do I set up skill gating to route conversations correctly?

You set up skill gating by enforcing a structured workflow where the AI checks for applicable skills, routes to the right skill path, and announces the invoked skill and its purpose to the user before responding.

Can I use transparent signaling to announce invoked skills to users?

Yes, you can use transparent signaling to announce invoked skills by having the AI declare which skill is used and its purpose, ensuring proper protocol adherence and clear user guidance during the conversation.

Why does an AI misfire actions without pre-response skill checks?

An AI misfires actions without pre-response skill checks because it lacks a gating workflow to evaluate whether a skill applies, leading to responses that bypass necessary task creation and violate conversational design protocols.

Do I need dependencies to invoke skills for user guidance?

No, you do not need dependencies to invoke skills for user guidance, as the skill operates independently to evaluate conversations, enforce gating rules, and announce the chosen skill without external modules.