using-superpowers

Enforce skill invocation before responding in conversations.

2|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill using-superpowers-tizee
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/tizee/skills/tree/main/superpowers-skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill using-superpowers-tizee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill ensures every conversation starts with the correct Skill invocation, preventing premature or unsafe responses and guiding the agent to leverage specialized capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces Skill-first invocation before any response or clarifying question.
  • Provides a consistent workflow for discovering and applying Skills via the Skill tool.
  • Reduces risk by ensuring safety checks and standardized behavior across tasks.

Quick Start

Begin every interaction by invoking the appropriate Skill with the Skill tool and follow its guidance before replying.

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 automate correct skill invocation before replying to a conversation?

To automate correct skill invocation, this workflow enforces a mandatory pre-response check using the Skill tool, blocking any answers or clarifying questions until a relevant skill is verified.

What is the best way to enforce safety guardrails before an agent asks clarifying questions?

Enforcing safety guardrails before clarifying questions requires a mandatory pre-response workflow that blocks agent replies until a relevant skill check is performed at the start of the conversation.

How does the conversation flow change when a mandatory pre-response workflow is applied?

The conversation flow changes by inserting a mandatory skill discovery step at the start, ensuring the agent checks for applicable skills via the Skill tool before entering planning modes or answering.

Do I need the Skill tool to enforce a skill-first invocation workflow?

Yes, you need the Skill tool to enforce a skill-first invocation workflow, as it provides the necessary mechanism to discover and apply specialized capabilities before generating a response.

Why does my agent bypass safety guardrails and answer before checking for relevant skills?

An agent bypasses safety guardrails because it lacks a mandatory pre-response workflow to block answers, which this tool fixes by requiring a skill check before any reply is generated.