using-superpowers

Invoke the Skill tool before responding to apply relevant skills.

1|Updated May 7, 2026

Search Tags:#safety #governance #skill #policies #prompting #tool-invocation #ai-workflow

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wesleysimplicio/simplicio-mapper --skill using-superpowers-wesleysimplicio

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: using-superpowers
Source: https://github.com/wesleysimplicio/simplicio-mapper/tree/main/.skills/using-superpowers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wesleysimplicio/simplicio-mapper --skill using-superpowers-wesleysimplicio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fails to invoke relevant skills by failing to consider Skill tool invocations at the start of conversations, potentially leading to misaligned responses. Not invoking applicable skills can cause missed guidance, safety checks, or incorrect assumptions about user intent.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforces Skill tool invocation before any response to ensure appropriate skills are applied.
Defines priority order among user instructions, superpowers, and default system behavior.
Guides cross-platform skill access (Claude Code, Copilot CLI, Gemini) to ensure consistent behavior.

Quick Start

Invoke the Skill tool at the start of a conversation to identify and apply any relevant skills before replying.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-superpowers

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I ensure AI tool invocation happens before generating a response?▼

To ensure tool invocation happens before a response, invoke the Skill tool at the start of a conversation to identify and apply relevant skills, enforcing appropriate guidance and safety checks prior to replying.

What is the priority order for user instructions, superpowers, and the default system prompt?▼

The priority order establishes clear precedence among user instructions, superpowers, and the default system prompt, ensuring that applicable skills are invoked correctly and preventing misaligned responses.

Does this skill work across different AI workflows like Claude Code and Copilot CLI?▼

Yes, it guides cross-platform skill access for Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini, ensuring consistent behavior and appropriate skill application across different AI workflow environments.

Why does my AI workflow fail to apply relevant skills at the start of a conversation?▼

AI workflows fail to apply skills when they do not consider Skill tool invocations at the start, causing missed guidance, failed safety checks, and incorrect assumptions about user intent.

How do I enforce frontmatter requirements and metadata fields for skill policies?▼

You can enforce frontmatter requirements and support metadata fields like dependencies and components by applying skill policies that mandate these checks before generating any AI response.

Can I run toxicity safety checks before an AI generates a response?▼

Yes, the skill provides safety checks for toxicity and enforces frontmatter requirements, ensuring that necessary governance policies are evaluated before any response is generated.