Can I skip this skill for simple questions?

No, the protocol considers questions as tasks. Even a 1% chance that a skill applies requires invocation to check for relevant guidance before responding.

How do I access skills within Claude Code using this?

You must use the Skill tool directly. This protocol specifically forbids using the Read tool on skill files to ensure proper environment integration.

What are 'Red Flags' in this context?

Red Flags are common rationalizations, such as 'I need more context first' or 'this is a simple task,' that the skill identifies as reasons to stop and perform a formal skill check instead.

Why is this skill mandatory for every conversation?

It ensures that no task is performed without checking if a specialized skill exists, preventing suboptimal results and ensuring domain-specific best practices are never skipped.

How does this skill handle multiple applicable skills?

It implements a priority system where process skills (like debugging or brainstorming) are used first to define the approach, followed by implementation skills for execution.

Superpowers: Skill-First Workflow

Name: Superpowers: Skill-First Workflow
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Productivity & Workflow

Enforces a strict, skill-first methodology by requiring tool invocation before any response or action to ensure best practices are followed.

This skill acts as a mandatory protocol for Claude Code, ensuring that domain-specific skills are prioritized and applied to every task. It prevents shortcuts and rationalizations that lead to suboptimal code by mandating a check for relevant skills before the agent provides even basic clarifications or starts exploration. By establishing a rigid workflow—from skill identification to checklist creation—it guarantees that every action is guided by the most up-to-date and relevant expertise available in the environment, significantly improving consistency and code quality across projects.

Key Features

01Mandatory skill invocation check before any user response

02Automated TodoWrite generation based on skill checklists

03Visual workflow integration for consistent task execution

04Rationalization detection to prevent bypassing standard workflows

050 GitHub stars

06Intelligent skill prioritization based on task type

Use Cases

01Preventing developers from bypassing established coding standards with quick fixes

02Ensuring complex architectural patterns are applied consistently across large projects

03Structuring AI agent behavior to prioritize discovery and process before execution

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter using-superpowers

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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