using-superpowers

You can enforce workflow discipline by requiring a pre-response Skill tool invocation before generating any reply. This guarantees the agent checks applicable skills first and follows their instructions exactly to completion.

Agents skip required workflow instructions when they attempt direct exploration or ask clarification questions without checking skills first. Forcing a mandatory Skill tool invocation before responding closes this gap.

The best way to ensure a skill-first workflow is to mandate invoking the Skill tool before any response and prohibit reading Skill files directly via the Read tool. The agent must then follow the invoked Skill content to completion.

Prevent direct file reading by enforcing a rule where Skill files are never accessed via the Read tool. Instead, the agent must invoke the Skill tool dynamically to load context and apply the required workflow guidance.

Force a skill invocation check at the start of any conversation or task, and whenever there is even a one percent chance a Skill applies. This prevents unguided exploration and premature clarification questions.

Yes, workflow enforcement applies when deciding between debugging and implementation tasks. Forcing a pre-response Skill invocation ensures the agent loads the correct context and selects the proper workflow before acting.