name: using-superpowers description: Use when starting any conversation. Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring skill invocation before any response.

Using Superpowers

Overview

Invoke relevant skills BEFORE any response or action. Even a 1% chance means invoke the skill.

The Rule

Check for applicable skills before any task. Skills are mandatory workflows, not suggestions.

Skill Priority

1. Process skills first (brainstorming, debugging) - determine HOW to approach
2. Implementation skills second - guide execution

Skill Types

• Rigid (TDD, debugging) - Follow exactly
• Flexible (patterns) - Adapt principles to context

Red Flags

• "This is just a simple question" - questions are tasks, check for skills
• "I need more context first" - skill check comes BEFORE clarifying questions
• "The skill is overkill" - simple things become complex, use it

Tool Use

Meta-skill for the overall methodology. Ensures skills are always checked and invoked.