using-superpowers

Enforce mandatory AI skill invocation before responding to any task.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/northseadl/skillwisp --skill using-superpowers-northseadl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/northseadl/skillwisp/tree/main/skills/%40obra/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/northseadl/skillwisp --skill using-superpowers-northseadl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures AI assistants consistently and correctly utilize available tools (skills) for tasks, preventing AI from bypassing crucial workflows or providing suboptimal responses due to a lack of tool integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Skill Invocation: Enforces the use of relevant skills before any AI response or action, even with a low probability of applicability.
  • Structured Workflow Guidance: Provides a clear decision tree for when and how to invoke skills, including handling checklists and following instructions precisely.
  • Red Flag Identification: Helps users recognize and avoid common rationalizations for not using skills.
  • Use Case: When asked to "summarize this document," the AI must first check if a summarization skill exists and invoke it, rather than attempting to summarize directly from its base knowledge.

Quick Start

Always invoke any potentially relevant skill before responding to a user's request.

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 prevent my AI agent from bypassing available tools during a workflow?

To prevent AI agents from bypassing available tools, enforce mandatory skill invocation before responding to any request. This requires strict adherence to execution protocols, ensuring the agent checks for and utilizes relevant process skills rather than relying on base knowledge.

What is mandatory skill invocation in prompt engineering?

Mandatory skill invocation in prompt engineering is a protocol requiring AI assistants to check for and execute relevant skills before generating a response. It addresses tool use bypassing by prioritizing predefined workflows and knowledge integration over base model capabilities.

How do I enforce strict checklist management for an LLM workflow?

You enforce strict checklist management for an LLM workflow by providing structured guidance that mandates precise instruction following. This involves setting up a decision tree that identifies red flags and rationalizations, ensuring the AI executes required checklists.

Why does my AI assistant ignore available skills and answer directly?

AI assistants ignore available skills and answer directly due to common rationalizations for not using tools. This behavior is corrected by enforcing a protocol that requires checking and invoking any potentially relevant skill, even with a low probability of applicability.

What's the best way to structure AI agent tool use for complex tasks?

The best way to structure AI agent tool use for complex tasks is implementing a structured decision tree for skill invocation. This framework provides clear guidance on when and how to invoke skills, ensuring precise instruction following and proper knowledge integration.