using-superpowers

Identify and apply relevant skills at the start of every conversation.

4|1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lespaceman/athena-workflow-marketplace --skill using-superpowers-lespaceman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/lespaceman/athena-workflow-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/superpowers/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lespaceman/athena-workflow-marketplace --skill using-superpowers-lespaceman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Establishes a consistent mechanism to locate and apply the most relevant skills at the start of every conversation, ensuring actions are guided by predefined skill rules rather than ad-hoc prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic skill discovery and activation across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI.
  • Enforces instruction priority: user instructions > superpowers > default system prompt.
  • Provides a standardized workflow for multi-runtime environments to determine when and how to invoke skills.

Quick Start

Invoke the Using Superpowers skill at the start of a conversation to determine applicable skills before responding.

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 invoke skills upfront to guide every reply in Claude Code or Copilot CLI?

Automatic skill discovery and activation enforces a standardized workflow to locate and apply relevant skills at the start of every conversation across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI before responding.

What is the instruction priority when applying skill invocation rules in multi-platform environments?

Instruction priority follows a strict hierarchy: user instructions take precedence, followed by superpowers skill rules, and then the default system prompt to ensure predefined rules guide actions rather than ad-hoc prompts.

Can I use a standardized workflow to determine when and how to invoke skills across different runtimes?

Yes, this skill provides a standardized workflow for multi-runtime environments, ensuring skill invocation precedes any user prompt or clarifying question across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI.

Why do I need to identify applicable skills at the start of every conversation?

Identifying applicable skills at the start of every conversation establishes a consistent mechanism to ensure actions are guided by predefined skill rules rather than ad-hoc prompts, preventing misaligned responses.

Does automatic skill discovery work with Gemini CLI and other runtimes?

Yes, automatic skill discovery and activation is applicable across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, Gemini CLI, and other runtimes to ensure skill invocation precedes any user prompt or clarifying question.

What's the best way to enforce a clear invocation path for AI skills in a multi-runtime environment?

The best way is to invoke a standardized skill at the start of a conversation to determine applicable skills before responding, enforcing a clear invocation path defined in the skill body across all runtimes.