How does it handle multiple applicable skills?

It implements a priority system where process-oriented skills (like debugging or brainstorming) are invoked first, followed by implementation-specific skills (like frontend design).

What is the '1% Rule' in this skill?

The rule states that if there is even a 1% chance a skill might be applicable to the current task, Claude is required to invoke it immediately rather than rationalizing its way out of it.

What is the primary purpose of the Using Superpowers skill?

It acts as a master controller that forces Claude to search for and invoke relevant skills before performing any task or answering questions, ensuring specialized knowledge is always utilized.

Does this skill work with the TodoWrite tool?

Yes, when a skill with a checklist is invoked, this skill directs Claude to create a TodoWrite item for every step to ensure the workflow is followed to completion.

Superpowers: Skill-First Workflow

Name: Superpowers: Skill-First Workflow
Author: dkyazzentwatwa

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Productivity & Workflow

Enforces a disciplined, skill-driven protocol by mandating the invocation of specialized tools before any response or action.

The Using Superpowers skill serves as a governance framework for Claude Code, ensuring that domain-specific expertise is never bypassed. By establishing a '1% rule'—where any potential relevance of a skill triggers its immediate invocation—it eliminates the tendency to skip formal workflows for 'simple' tasks. It structures the interaction into a clear pipeline: identifying potential skills, announcing their use, generating actionable checklists via TodoWrite, and following specialized patterns exactly. This meta-skill is essential for maintaining high-quality, consistent outputs in complex development environments.

Key Features

01Mandatory '1% Rule' for proactive skill invocation

02Intelligent skill prioritization (Process vs. Implementation)

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04Pre-response protocol to check skills before clarifying questions

05Automated task checklist integration with TodoWrite

06Anti-rationalization framework to prevent skipped workflows

Use Cases

01Ensuring complex debugging protocols are followed without shortcuts

02Orchestrating multiple specialized Claude Code skills in a logical sequence

03Standardizing AI behavior across a multi-developer team or large codebase

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dkyazzentwatwa/supernavigator using-superpowers

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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