using-superpowers

To ensure an AI agent invokes skills before responding, apply an instruction priority protocol that mandates checking available skills before executing tasks or answering questions. This forces skill consideration over default behaviors.

Instruction prioritization for workflow automation defines a hierarchy where user directives override skill instructions, and skills override default system prompts. This guarantees user commands take absolute precedence during task execution.

An AI agent uses default behaviors instead of relevant skills because it lacks a strict skill invocation protocol. Implementing mandatory skill checks before responding ensures the agent actively considers and applies relevant tools.

To prioritize user instructions over default system prompts, implement a defined instruction hierarchy. User directives must take precedence over skill instructions, which in turn override default system behaviors during all conversational turns.

You need mandatory skill invocation for conversational turns whenever there is a possibility a skill could be beneficial. Applying this protocol across all task executions maximizes efficiency and prevents unnecessary clarifying questions.