using-superpowers

Enforce Skill tool invocation before responding across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/softbreezee/claw-os --skill using-superpowers-softbreezee
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/softbreezee/claw-os/tree/main/temp_skills/superpowers-main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/softbreezee/claw-os --skill using-superpowers-softbreezee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures agents consult and apply relevant skills before generating any response, including clarifying questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces Skill tool invocation at the start of every interaction to load skill content.
  • Prioritizes user instructions when conflicts arise, with superpowers skills taking precedence where appropriate.
  • Guides platform-specific activation and tool usage across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI to ensure consistent behavior.

Quick Start

Invoke the Skill tool at the start of every conversation to load and apply the using-superpowers guidelines.

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 AI agents invoke skills before replying to a prompt?

By enforcing Skill tool invocation at the start of every interaction, agents load relevant skill content before generating responses, ensuring they consult and apply applicable skills prior to answering.

What is the correct skill flow for loading agent instructions in conversational AI?

The correct skill flow requires agents to locate and invoke Skill tools at the start of a conversation, enforcing mandatory frontmatter fields like name and description before proceeding with any response.

Does skill tool invocation work across different CLI platforms like Claude Code and Copilot?

Yes, skill tool invocation works across platforms. It guides platform-specific activation and tool usage across Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI to ensure consistent skill loading behavior before replies.

How do I handle conflicts between user instructions and invoked skills?

When conflicts arise between user instructions and invoked skills, user instructions are prioritized, though superpowers skills take precedence where appropriate to maintain necessary skill management constraints.

Why does my conversational AI agent skip clarifying questions during prompt engineering?

Agents skip clarifying questions when they fail to consult skills beforehand. Enforcing skill invocation at the start of an interaction ensures agents apply relevant skills and ask necessary clarifying questions before responding.

What mandatory frontmatter fields are required to invoke skills properly?

Mandatory frontmatter fields required to invoke skills properly include name and description. Enforcing these fields ensures the Skill tool invocation flow is correctly followed before generating any agent response.