using-superpowers

Prioritizes user instructions and skill usage over system defaults in conversations.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles --skill using-superpowers-suns1eep1ng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SunS1eep1ng/codex-dotfiles --skill using-superpowers-suns1eep1ng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Task, Skill, spawn_agent, wait, close_agent, update_plan, activate_skill, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage conversations by enforcing the use of skills to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with predefined instructions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Priority Enforcement: Requires the invocation of relevant skills before responding to ensure proper workflows.
  • Instructions Management: Organizes instructions into different categories to simplify decision-making during a conversation.
  • User and Skill Tool Interaction: Utilizes specific tools like Skill for invoking skills and Task for dispatching subagents.

Quick Start

When a new task arrives, check for relevant skills first, then respond based on the user's instructions.

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 prioritize skills over system prompts to optimize conversational outcomes?

To prioritize skills over system prompts, you must enforce skill invocation before responding. This mechanism organizes instructions into categories, ensuring user directives override default system behaviors for optimized conversational outcomes.

How do I invoke specific skills for task management within a conversational workflow?

You invoke specific skills for task management by using the Skill tool to trigger relevant workflows. The system checks for relevant skills first upon task arrival, then responds based on user instructions to maintain workflow optimization.

Does this workflow optimization approach work with Claude Code tools like spawn_agent and update_plan?

Yes, this workflow optimization approach integrates directly with specific Claude Code tools. It utilizes spawn_agent, wait, close_agent, update_plan, and activate_skill to manage subagents and dispatch tasks effectively during conversations.

What is the best way to manage instructions and ensure AI tool integration follows user directives?

The best way to manage instructions is to categorize them to simplify decision-making. By prioritizing user directives over skill instructions and enforcing skill invocation, you ensure AI tool integration strictly follows user-defined constraints.

Why does skill invocation fail to override system defaults during task management?

Skill invocation fails to override system defaults if instructions are not properly categorized or if the Skill tool is not explicitly triggered before responding. Enforcing user directives above skill instructions ensures proper workflow compliance.