using-superpowers

Check for applicable Skills and invoke them before responding.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leonardoteodoroo/amino-advanced --skill using-superpowers-leonardoteodoroo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/leonardoteodoroo/amino-advanced/tree/main/.agent/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leonardoteodoroo/amino-advanced --skill using-superpowers-leonardoteodoroo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that the correct Skill is identified and invoked before producing any response, preventing unassisted answers when a Skill could improve outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-response Skill checks: automatically evaluates whether a Skill may apply and invokes it before replying.
  • Guided execution: when a Skill is invoked, its content is loaded and followed to completion.
  • Safety and consistency: enforces disciplined Skill usage to reduce hallucinations and ensure predictable behavior.

Quick Start

Invoke the relevant Skill at the start of the conversation before replying.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce an AI guardrails check before generating any response?

To enforce an AI guardrails check before generating a response, a pre-response skill check evaluates applicability and invokes the relevant Skill before replying. This prevents unassisted answers and ensures consistent behavior.

Why does my AI workflow skip safety checks and produce hallucinated responses?

An AI workflow skips safety checks and produces hallucinated responses when no pre-response Skill invocation occurs. Forcing a Skill check before replying enforces guided execution and reduces hallucinations by loading proper guardrails.

What is the best way to automate Skill invocation across every conversation context?

The best way to automate Skill invocation across every conversation context is applying a pre-response check that evaluates applicability regardless of likelihood, loading and following the Skill content to completion before proceeding.

Can I use pre-response guardrails even when the likelihood of a Skill being applicable is tiny?

Yes, you can use pre-response guardrails when the likelihood of a Skill being applicable is tiny. The mechanism requires a Skill check in every conversation context, using a fallback if no applicable Skill is found.

Does invoking a Skill before replying slow down the workflow?

Invoking a Skill before replying applies a pre-response check that evaluates applicability and loads relevant content. If no applicable Skill is found, it uses a fallback to proceed, maintaining workflow efficiency while ensuring safety.