using-superpowers

name	using-superpowers
description	Introduction to the Superpowers skills system. Learn how to use this set of development workflow skills. Use when first encountering superpowers or needing to understand the overall process.

Using Superpowers Skill

Superpowers is a complete software development workflow built on composable skills.

Skills List

🧠 Planning

• brainstorming - Brainstorming, requirements clarification, solution design
• writing-plans - Write detailed implementation plans

🧪 Testing

• test-driven-development - RED-GREEN-REFACTOR test-driven development

🔍 Debugging

• systematic-debugging - Systematic 4-phase debugging
• verification-before-completion - Thorough verification before completion

👀 Collaboration

• code-review - Code review checklist

📝 Meta Skills

• writing-skills - How to create new skills
• using-superpowers - This skill, system introduction

Basic Workflow

1. brainstorming
   ↓ Requirements clear
2. writing-plans
   ↓ Plan approved
3. test-driven-development
   ↓ Code written
4. code-review
   ↓ Review passed
5. verification-before-completion
   ↓ Verification complete

Skill Trigger Mechanism

Agent uses skills through Progressive Disclosure:

1. Discovery: Scans all skill names and descriptions
2. Activation: When task matches description, loads full SKILL.md
3. Application: Incorporates skill instructions into reasoning process

Installation Locations

• Project Level: .agent/skills/
• Global Level: ~/.gemini/antigravity/skills/

Best Practices

• Let Agent automatically choose appropriate skills
• No manual invocation needed, skills trigger automatically based on context
• If skill doesn't trigger, check if description is clear enough