obra/superpowers

Superpowers is an agentic skills framework that provides a complete software development methodology for coding agents, built on composable skills and initial instructions that guide agent behavior.

The framework addresses the problem of coding agents jumping directly into implementation without proper planning. Instead, it enforces a structured workflow where agents first clarify requirements through conversation, present a readable specification for user approval, then create a detailed implementation plan emphasizing test-driven development, YAGNI principles, and DRY practices. Once approved, the system launches a subagent-driven-development process where agents autonomously work through engineering tasks with inspection and review, often operating independently for extended periods without deviating from the established plan.

Superpowers suits teams using AI coding agents who want to impose discipline and structure on the development process rather than letting agents operate ad-hoc. The framework integrates with multiple agent platforms including Claude Code, Antigravity, Codex App, Cursor, Devin CLI, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, and others, so adoption depends on which coding agent you already use. Installation is harness-specific, with some platforms offering official marketplace integration while others require manual plugin registration.

The project receives issues from both core maintainers and external users, indicating adoption beyond the original team without creating an overwhelming support burden. Maintainers typically respond to new issues and pull requests within a day. Work in the issue tracker centers on bug fixes, enhancements, and Claude Code integration tasks.