using-superpowers

Invoke relevant skills before responding to any user query.

Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #decision making #skills #ai agent #invocation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/raduceuca/wcgw-fun --skill using-superpowers-raduceuca

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/raduceuca/wcgw-fun/tree/main/.claude/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raduceuca/wcgw-fun --skill using-superpowers-raduceuca

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that AI agents always check for and invoke relevant skills before generating any response, preventing unassisted actions and promoting structured problem-solving.

Core Features & Use Cases

Mandatory Skill Invocation: Enforces the use of the Skill tool for any task where a skill might apply, even with a low probability.
Structured Decision-Making: Provides a clear flow for determining skill applicability and execution.
Use Case: When a user asks a question that could potentially be answered by a skill (e.g., "How do I debug this code?"), this skill ensures the AI first checks for and invokes a relevant debugging skill before attempting to answer directly.

Quick Start

Always invoke the Skill tool if there is any chance a skill might apply to the 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 make an AI agent invoke skills before responding to user queries?▼

To ensure an AI agent invokes skills before responding, you need a workflow enforcement mechanism that mandates checking for and executing relevant skills prior to generating any direct response. This structured decision-making prioritizes skill utilization over unassisted actions.

Why does my AI agent answer questions directly without checking for applicable skills?▼

An AI agent answers directly without checking for applicable skills because it lacks mandatory skill invocation logic. Without enforcing the Skill tool for task execution, the agent defaults to unassisted response generation instead of structured skill discovery.

What is mandatory skill invocation in AI agent workflow decision making?▼

Mandatory skill invocation in AI agent workflow decision making is a process that enforces the use of the Skill tool for any task with potential skill application. It governs skill discovery and execution, requiring agents to find relevant skills before answering, even with low probability matches.

When do I need to enforce skill discovery before task execution?▼

You need to enforce skill discovery before task execution whenever a user asks a question or requests an action that could potentially be addressed by a skill. This includes scenarios where a skill might apply with low probability, ensuring structured problem-solving over direct generation.

Can I use mandatory skill invocation for clarifying questions and low-probability matches?▼

Yes, you can use mandatory skill invocation for clarifying questions and low-probability matches. The enforcement mechanism requires agents to invoke the Skill tool if there is any chance a skill might apply to the user's request, preventing unassisted actions entirely.

Does enforcing skill discovery slow down AI agent response generation?▼

Enforcing skill discovery prioritizes structured problem-solving over immediate response generation. While it adds a skill checking step before answering, it prevents unassisted actions by ensuring the AI agent utilizes relevant skills, leading to more accurate and structured outputs.