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using-superpowers

Enforces skill discovery and invocation before any AI response or action.

1|Updated Jul 6, 2015
Search Tags:#Claude#agent workflow#subagent#task tracking#skill invocation#superpowers#process skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles --skill using-superpowers-ksolomon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles/tree/main/AI/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-plugins-official/superpowers/6.1.1/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles --skill using-superpowers-ksolomon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? AI agents often skip available skills and respond directly, missing established workflows. This Skill establishes a mandatory rule that relevant skills must be invoked before any response, clarifying question, or codebase exploration. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mandatory Skill Invocation: Requires checking for and invoking applicable skills before any action, with a red-flags table to catch rationalizations for skipping. - Skill Priority Ordering: Defines that process skills (like brainstorming or systematic-debugging) run before implementation skills when multiple skills apply. - Platform Adaptation: Provides reference files mapping skill actions to tools on Codex, Pi, and Antigravity CLI harnesses. - Use Case: When a user says "fix this bug", the agent invokes the systematic-debugging skill first rather than jumping straight into editing files. ## Quick Start Start any conversation by invoking the using-superpowers skill to check which skills apply before responding.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make an AI agent use skills before responding?▼

Invoke the using-superpowers skill at conversation start. It mandates checking for applicable skills before any response, including clarifying questions or file exploration, and announcing skill usage before following it.

What is skill priority in Superpowers workflows?▼

Process skills like brainstorming and systematic-debugging run first to set the approach, then implementation skills carry out the work. For example, "fix this bug" triggers systematic-debugging before any domain skills.

Does using-superpowers work with Codex or other CLI harnesses?▼

Yes, it includes platform adaptation reference files for Codex, Pi, and Antigravity CLI. These map skill actions like subagent dispatch and task tracking to each harness's specific tools and configuration.

When should a subagent ignore the using-superpowers skill?▼

Subagents dispatched to execute a specific task should ignore this skill, as indicated by the SUBAGENT-STOP block. The skill targets top-level conversation orchestration, not delegated task execution.

Can user instructions override skill workflows?▼

Yes, user instructions in CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, or direct requests take precedence over skills. Skill workflows should only be skipped when the user has explicitly directed it.

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