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