Description
using-superpowers is an agent skill from Jesse Vincent's (obra) Superpowers collection, listed on skills.sh. It sets the ground rule for the Superpowers collection at the start of every conversation: find the skills that apply and use them before answering, asking questions or exploring code, and brainstorm before planning. A skill is a SKILL.md file of instructions (sometimes with scripts and reference notes) that an AI agent loads only when a task calls for it, so the agent knows the steps to follow and what to avoid. It is free and open source.…
Highlights
- Makes the agent check for skills first
- Brainstorm before plan mode
- Announces which skill it uses
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using-superpowers FAQ
What does the using-superpowers skill do?
It sets the ground rule for the Superpowers collection at the start of every conversation: find the skills that apply and use them before answering, asking questions or exploring code, and brainstorm before planning.
How do I install the using-superpowers skill?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill using-superpowers
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
What is an agent skill?
A SKILL.md file of instructions, sometimes with scripts and reference notes, that an AI agent such as Claude Code loads when a task needs it, so it handles that task the same careful way every time.
Has it been checked for security?
skills.sh lists three audits: Gen Agent Trust Hub Warn, Socket Pass and Snyk Pass. A Warn is worth reading before you install.
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