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using-superpowers

Enforce mandatory Skill tool invocation and checklist tracking before responding.

270k|24.1k|Updated Oct 9, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#best practices#skills#compliance#meta-skill#efficiency
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-superpowers-obra
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/obra/superpowers/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-superpowers-obra

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solves? This Skill establishes mandatory workflows for finding and using skills, preventing agents from skipping proven techniques due to rationalization or perceived simplicity. It ensures consistent, high-quality output by enforcing the use of available best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory First Response Protocol: Enforces checking for relevant skills before any response, ensuring no task is started without considering best practices.
  • Rationalization Prevention: Explicitly lists and counters common excuses for skipping skills, reinforcing the non-negotiable nature of skill usage.
  • Checklist Enforcement: Requires creating TodoWrite todos for every item in a skill's checklist, preventing steps from being skipped and ensuring thoroughness.
  • Use Case: When starting any new task, this skill acts as a gatekeeper, forcing you to identify and apply the most relevant superpower, ensuring you leverage collective intelligence and avoid common pitfalls.

Quick Start

Example: Starting any conversation or task

MANDATORY FIRST RESPONSE PROTOCOL:

  1. List available skills in your mind
  2. Ask yourself: "Does ANY skill match this request?"
  3. If yes → Use the Skill tool to read and run the skill file
  4. Announce which skill you're using
  5. Follow the skill exactly

Example of announcing skill usage:

You: I'm using the brainstorming skill to refine your idea into a design.

If a skill has a checklist:

YOU MUST create TodoWrite todos for EACH item.

Don't: Work through checklist mentally, skip creating todos, batch items.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ensure AI workflows follow best practices before responding?▼

Mandatory skill invocation enforces checking for relevant best practices before any response. This workflow prevents skipping proven techniques and ensures consistent, high-quality output by loading and applying applicable skills to every task.

What's the best way to prevent common mistakes when starting a new task?▼

Establish a mandatory first-response protocol: list available skills, match them to your request, invoke the skill tool to load content, and announce which skill you're using. This gatekeeper approach forces consideration of collective intelligence and documented best practices upfront.

How do I make sure checklist items in a workflow don't get skipped?▼

Create TodoWrite todos for every checklist item in your skill—never work through checklists mentally or batch items. This enforcement prevents steps from being missed and ensures thoroughness across every task.

Why do teams rationalize skipping best practices, and how do I stop it?▼

Teams often skip skills due to perceived simplicity or rationalization. Mandatory skill invocation counters these excuses by making skill usage non-negotiable, establishing consistent workflows that prevent shortcuts regardless of task complexity.

Can I apply mandatory skill workflows across multiple platforms?▼

Yes. This skill enforces mandatory workflows that apply to every conversation across platforms, ensuring consistent skill tool invocation and best-practice application regardless of where work happens.

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