"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.
1---2name: using-superpowers-23description: Skill Types4---56## Skill Types78- **Rigid** (TDD, debugging) - Follow exactly9- **Flexible** (patterns) - Adapt principles to context1011## Red Flags1213- "This is just a simple question" - questions are tasks, check for skills14- "I need more context first" - skill check comes BEFORE clarifying questions15- "The skill is overkill" - simple things become complex, use it1617## Tool Use1819Meta-skill for the overall methodology. Ensures skills are always checked and invoked.
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Skill Types It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.
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gabrielmoreira (@gabrielmoreira) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.