Using Superpowers

This is the foundational skill that teaches Claude how to actually use skills in the first place. It enforces a strict rule: check for applicable skills before any response, even clarifying questions. The flow is deliberate: invoke the skill tool if there's even a 1% chance it applies, announce what you're using, create todos if there's a checklist, then follow it exactly. It includes a table of "red flags" to catch rationalizations like "this is just a simple question" or "let me gather information first." The core insight is that skills define how to work, not just what to build, so process skills like debugging come before implementation skills. Install this first or Claude won't reliably use anything else.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill using-superpowers --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

If you think there is even a 1% chance a skill might apply to what you are doing, you ABSOLUTELY MUST read the skill.

IF A SKILL APPLIES TO YOUR TASK, YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. YOU MUST USE IT.

This is not negotiable. This is not optional. You cannot rationalize your way out of this.

Using Skills

The Rule

Check for skills BEFORE ANY RESPONSE. This includes clarifying questions. Even 1% chance means invoke the Skill tool first.

digraph skill_flow {
    "User message received" [shape=doublecircle];
    "Might any skill apply?" [shape=diamond];
    "Invoke Skill tool" [shape=box];
    "Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'" [shape=box];
    "Has checklist?" [shape=diamond];
    "Create TodoWrite todo per item" [shape=box];
    "Follow skill exactly" [shape=box];
    "Respond (including clarifications)" [shape=doublecircle];

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Details

Repository: github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
First seen: Jun 3, 2026