How do I install or update Superego?

You can use the '$superego init' command, which automatically handles the installation of skill files, binary updates via Brew or Cargo, and project configuration.

What is the primary benefit of using Superego?

It provides a 'second opinion' layer that catches strategic mistakes and misalignments before Claude executes complex or irreversible actions.

Is Superego's feedback mandatory?

While Superego identifies risks and stops execution when concerns are found, the human user always has the final decision on whether to proceed or modify the approach.

Can I use Superego for things other than coding?

Yes, Superego includes specialized prompt modes for writing and learning to ensure high-quality content creation and pedagogical approaches.

How does the evaluation process work?

When you run $superego, the system evaluates the current conversation plan; if it finds concerns (has_concerns: true), it stops and presents the feedback to the user before proceeding.

Superego Metacognitive Oversight

Name: Superego Metacognitive Oversight
Author: open-horizon-labs

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Productivity & Workflow

Enhances Claude's decision-making through metacognitive oversight to ensure alignment and strategic focus during complex tasks.

Superego acts as a strategic advisor for Claude Code, providing a dedicated layer of metacognitive evaluation to catch mistakes before they are implemented. It enables a formal review process where Claude pauses to evaluate its own plan, focus, and proportionality, particularly before non-trivial implementations or major commits. By utilizing specialized prompt profiles for coding, writing, and learning, Superego ensures that the AI remains aligned with project goals and maintains high standards across different domains, acting as a critical check against automated errors.

Key Features

01On-demand review of staged git changes and pull requests

0212 GitHub stars

03Domain-specific prompts for software development, technical writing, and learning

04Customizable prompt management with built-in backup and restoration

05Metacognitive evaluation to catch strategic errors and misalignments

06Automated 'Stop and Ask' feedback loop when concerns are identified

Use Cases

01Reviewing staged git changes for alignment with project standards before committing

02Switching oversight contexts between code implementation and documentation writing

03Verifying technical approaches before starting complex refactoring or new feature development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add open-horizon-labs/superego superego

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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