using-superpowers

Invoke relevant skills before answering or asking clarifying questions in conversations.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tyk-lab/my-ai-skill --skill using-superpowers-tyk-lab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/tyk-lab/my-ai-skill/tree/main/skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tyk-lab/my-ai-skill --skill using-superpowers-tyk-lab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures every conversation starts with a Skill check, loading and applying applicable skills before any answer or clarifying question to enforce tool-driven behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforce invoking Skill tool before any response
  • Load and follow skill-defined guidance to shape interactions
  • Works across environments (Claude Code, other platforms) with explicit or implicit activation

Quick Start

Always invoke the Skill tool at the start of a conversation to load applicable skills before answering.

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 prompt safety and skill invocation before an AI generates a response?

To enforce tool-driven behavior, this skill requires invoking the Skill tool before any reply. It loads and applies relevant guidance across various environments to ensure conversation control and proper tool usage prior to responding.

What is the best way to control AI conversation flow and ensure tool usage across environments?

Controlling AI conversation flow across cross-environment platforms is achieved by mandating a strict skill check. This process loads applicable skills before answering, ensuring tool-driven behavior and consistent guidance across Claude Code and other platforms.

Can I apply conversation control and guardrails across different environments like Claude Code?

Yes, conversation control and guardrails can be applied across environments like Claude Code. The skill works with explicit or implicit activation to determine when to load and follow guidance before any interaction occurs.

Do I need the Skill tool to activate prompt-safety guardrails before asking clarifying questions?

Yes, access to the Skill tool is required to activate prompt-safety guardrails. Strict adherence to invoking skills prior to answering or asking clarifying questions is necessary to load and follow defined guidance.

Why does my AI assistant respond without loading applicable skills first?

An AI assistant responds without loading skills first when there is no enforced skill check at the conversation's start. Requiring a Skill tool invocation before any reply ensures proper guidance is loaded and applied.