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using-superpowers

Enforce mandatory skill invocation before AI assistant responses.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#prompt engineering#skills#ai assistant#invocation#instruction following
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nuts-and-bolts-ai/nanoclaw-cheerful --skill using-superpowers-nuts-and-bolts-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/nuts-and-bolts-ai/nanoclaw-cheerful/tree/main/groups/slack_cheerful-dev/.claude/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nuts-and-bolts-ai/nanoclaw-cheerful --skill using-superpowers-nuts-and-bolts-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that AI assistants correctly identify and invoke relevant skills before responding to user requests, preventing errors and improving task execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Skill Invocation: Guarantees that skills are used when applicable, even for simple queries or before asking clarifying questions.
  • Instruction Prioritization: Clearly defines the hierarchy between user instructions, skill execution, and default system behavior.
  • Use Case: When a user asks "How do I set up a new project?", the AI must first check if a "project-setup" skill exists and invoke it, rather than immediately providing a generic answer.

Quick Start

Always invoke any relevant skill before generating a response or asking for clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ensure an AI assistant invokes relevant skills before responding to a prompt?▼

Enforcing mandatory skill invocation requires the AI assistant to check for and execute relevant skills before generating any response. This protocol applies to all conversational turns, ensuring accurate and efficient task completion.

Why does my AI assistant provide generic answers instead of using available workflow skills?▼

Generic answers occur when instruction prioritization fails to enforce mandatory skill execution. By defining a strict hierarchy between user instructions and skill discovery, the AI is forced to check for and invoke applicable skills before responding.

When should an AI assistant trigger skill discovery during a conversational turn?▼

Skill discovery should trigger at the start of every conversational turn and task execution. The AI must identify and invoke relevant skills before asking clarifying questions or taking any action within the environment.

How to prioritize instruction following for AI assistant task execution?▼

Prioritize instruction following by establishing a clear hierarchy between user instructions, skill execution, and default system behavior. This ensures the AI strictly adheres to skill discovery protocols before generating any response.

Does mandatory skill invocation apply to simple queries in prompt engineering workflows?▼

Yes, mandatory skill invocation applies to simple queries in prompt engineering workflows. The AI must check for relevant skills and invoke them before responding, even if the query seems straightforward or before asking clarifying questions.

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