using-superpowers

To ensure AI skill invocation happens before generating a response, use a pre-response workflow that automatically checks and applies applicable skills upfront. This guarantees relevant tools are loaded and their guidance is followed before any answer is formulated.

Pre-response skill invocation is the process of checking and applying applicable skills before the AI formulates a reply. It establishes a consistent workflow by loading instruction content from SKILL.md frontmatter to guide behavior during ambiguous interactions.

You load instruction content from SKILL.md frontmatter by triggering a skill tool invocation that reads mandatory name and description metadata for discovery. The loaded body content then guides AI behavior and enforces pre-response checks.

Yes, pre-response skill invocation works for conversations with ambiguous intent. The AI first loads any applicable skills and follows their guidance to determine necessary clarifications or task execution before providing an answer.

An AI responds without checking applicable skills first if a pre-response invocation workflow is not enforced. Without loading SKILL.md frontmatter to govern the interaction, the system bypasses the mandatory discovery phase and replies without guidance.