Using Superpowers
Meta-skill that establishes how to find and use Skills.
The Rule
Invoke relevant or requested Skills BEFORE any response or action.
Even a 1% chance a Skill might apply means you should invoke the Skill to check.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
If you think there is even a 1% chance a Skill might apply to what you are doing, you ABSOLUTELY MUST invoke 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.
How to Access Skills
In Claude Code: Use the Skill tool. When you invoke a Skill, its content is loaded and presented to you—follow it directly. Never use the Read tool on Skill files.
In other environments: Check your platform's documentation for how Skills are loaded.
This is the foundational Skill for the entire Superpowers system.
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