using-superpowers

Enforce skill invocation before any response or action in conversations and tasks.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions --skill using-superpowers-tgmarinho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions/tree/main/upstream-snapshots/superpowers/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tgmarinho/agent-super-powers-matt-pocock-skills-comparasions --skill using-superpowers-tgmarinho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps maintain a structured approach to conversation and task execution by enforcing skill invocation before any response or action, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Invocation Rule: Mandates skill invocation before any response or action, including clarifying questions and exploring the codebase.
  • Skill Priority: Prioritizes process skills over implementation skills, ensuring a systematic approach to tasks.
  • Red Flags: Identifies common rationalizations that can lead to skipping skills, guiding users to adhere to the rule.
  • Platform Adaptation: Provides platform-specific instructions for using skills on different harnesses like Codex, Pi, and Antigravity.

Quick Start

Invoke the 'using-superpowers' skill before starting any conversation or task. Follow the skill's instructions for skill invocation and priority.

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 enforce skill invocation before task execution in multi-agent scenarios?

To enforce skill invocation before task execution, mandate upfront skill activation before any response or action. This structured dialogue approach prioritizes process skills over implementation skills, ensuring systematic task execution in both single-agent and multi-agent scenarios.

What is structured dialogue for conversation structure and why is it needed?

Structured dialogue for conversation structure is a process that mandates skill invocation before any agent response. It is needed to prevent rationalizations that skip skills, thereby improving task execution efficiency and accuracy across platform adaptations.

Does this structured dialogue approach support platform adaptation for different harnesses?

Yes, this structured dialogue approach supports platform adaptation by providing specific instructions for using skills on different harnesses including Codex, Pi, and Antigravity, ensuring consistent process skill prioritization across environments.

How do I manage skill priority between process and implementation skills?

To manage skill priority, always prioritize process skills over implementation skills before taking action. This ensures a systematic approach to task execution by enforcing upfront skill invocation and preventing common rationalizations that skip required steps.

What are the limitations of enforcing upfront skill invocation for conversation structure?

The limitation of enforcing upfront skill invocation is that it requires strict adherence before any clarifying questions or codebase exploration. Users must overcome common rationalizations and red flags to avoid skipping the mandated process skills.