using-superpowers

Invoke the Skill tool before responding in Claude Code and Gemini environments.

1|1|Updated Dec 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shmily1012/AutoWriter --skill using-superpowers-shmily1012
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/shmily1012/AutoWriter/tree/main/.claude/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shmily1012/AutoWriter --skill using-superpowers-shmily1012

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill establishes how to locate and use skills at the start of every conversation, ensuring Skill tool invocation happens before any response, including clarifying questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Universal skill discovery at conversation start to guide AI actions.
  • Priority handling between user instructions and skill invocations to avoid conflicts.
  • Platform-specific guidance for Claude Code and Gemini environments.

Quick Start

Always invoke the Skill tool at the start of a conversation to determine and apply the appropriate skills.

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 tool invocation happens before any conversational AI response?

To ensure tool invocation happens before any conversational AI response, establish a workflow that locates and applies skills at conversation start. This guarantees skill actions are identified and executed prior to generating replies or clarifying questions.

What is the best way to manage instruction priority between user requests and skill policies?

Managing instruction priority between user requests and skill policies requires a workflow that establishes clear precedence rules at conversation start. This ensures safety guardrails and skill-driven actions correctly override or align with direct user instructions to avoid conflicts.

Can I use skill-driven actions to enforce safety guardrails across both Claude Code and Gemini environments?

Yes, you can enforce safety guardrails across both Claude Code and Gemini environments. The skill discovery workflow applies universal platform-specific guidance to ensure safety policies and tool invocation standards are met consistently regardless of the conversational AI environment.

How do I trigger universal skill discovery at the start of an AI conversation?

To trigger universal skill discovery at the start of an AI conversation, configure the system to always invoke the Skill tool initially. This action scans available skills and determines the appropriate skill-driven actions to apply before any conversational response is generated.

Why does my conversational AI ask clarifying questions before applying the correct skill policy?

Your conversational AI asks clarifying questions before applying the correct skill policy because skill tool invocation is not configured to precede all responses. Establishing skill discovery at conversation start ensures the appropriate policy is identified and applied first.

Do I need dependencies to apply skill-driven actions for conversational AI workflows?

No, you do not need external dependencies to apply skill-driven actions for conversational AI workflows. The workflow operates independently using internal references to establish skill discovery, priority handling, and safety guardrails without requiring additional packages.