Superpowers

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Superpowers is an agentic skills framework and software development methodology that guides coding agents. It provides composable skills and instructions to help agents plan and execute software development tasks effectively.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is superpowers?

Superpowers is a comprehensive software development methodology designed for coding agents, built upon a foundation of composable skills and initial instructions. It enables agents to approach software development systematically, starting with clarifying user intent and refining specifications before writing any code. The framework emphasizes true red/green Test-Driven Development (TDD), YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It), and DRY principles. It supports subagent-driven development, where agents work through engineering tasks, review their own work, and progress autonomously. Superpowers integrates with various coding agents like Claude, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini, offering a structured approach to agent-assisted software creation.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to implement a structured software development methodology with AI coding agents, ensure adherence to TDD principles, and manage complex project workflows. Especially valuable for those looking to leverage AI for systematic debugging and efficient code review processes.

Common actions

guide AI agents

automate software development

enforce TDD

manage coding workflows

review agent code

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Capabilities

Key features

Socratic design refinement
Detailed implementation planning
Subagent-driven development
Test-Driven Development enforcement
Automated code review
Git worktree management
Skill creation methodology

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

claudeopenai-codexcursorgithub-copilotgemini

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

How does Superpowers integrate with existing coding agents?

Superpowers integrates as a plugin or extension for various coding agents, including Claude, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini. Installation methods vary by platform, often involving marketplace installations or CLI commands to add the Superpowers framework.

What development principles does Superpowers enforce?

Superpowers enforces several core development principles, including true red/green Test-Driven Development (TDD), YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It), and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself). It also promotes systematic debugging and evidence-over-claims verification.

Can I contribute new skills to the Superpowers framework?

While contributions to the Superpowers repository are welcome, the project generally does not accept new skills. Updates to existing skills are accepted, provided they function across all supported coding agents. A specific 'writing-skills' guide outlines the contribution process.

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