using-superpowers

Enforce relevant skill invocation before responding to user instructions.

Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/miguelarcjr/shark-ai --skill using-superpowers-miguelarcjr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/miguelarcjr/shark-ai/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/miguelarcjr/shark-ai --skill using-superpowers-miguelarcjr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that before any response, including clarifying questions, the system checks for applicable skills and invokes them to preserve safety and adhere to the defined workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces pre-response skill invocation to guarantee proper tool usage and guardrails in conversations.
  • Applies to all user instructions (direct requests, clarifying questions) and selects eligible skills when any may apply to the task.
  • Documents the priority order among user instructions, superpowers, and the default system prompt, and explains cross-platform skill access.

Quick Start

Always invoke this skill at the start of every conversation before replying.

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 ensure skill invocation happens before every AI response?

Skill invocation before every response is enforced by checking for applicable skills and invoking them prior to generating any reply, including clarifying questions, guaranteeing proper tool usage and safety guardrails.

What is the priority order for user instructions and system prompts in a workflow?

The priority order for workflow instructions places user instructions first, followed by superpowers, and then the default system prompt, ensuring direct user requests override baseline operational rules.

How do I access workflow skills across different platforms?

Accessing workflow skills across platforms is handled by platform-agnostic documentation that specifies how to retrieve and invoke eligible skills regardless of the underlying operating environment.

Does human-in-the-loop skill selection apply to clarifying questions?

Human-in-the-loop skill selection applies to all user instructions, including clarifying questions, selecting eligible skills whenever any may apply to preserve safety and adhere to defined operational rules.

What is the best way to enforce safety rules during skill invocation?

The best way to enforce safety rules during skill invocation is to apply a pre-response check that evaluates all user instructions against eligible skills before generating any output, maintaining strict operational compliance.