Superpowers

Superpowers is an open-source methodology and skills framework designed to enhance the performance of AI coding agents. It provides a structured approach to software development that begins with requirement gathering, specification writing, and implementation planning before any code is written. The framework enforces best practices such as test-driven development (TDD), YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It), and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) to ensure code quality and maintainability. Superpowers is built as a set of composable skills and initial instructions that guide the agent through a disciplined workflow.

The framework operates by having the coding agent first engage the user to clarify the true objectives, then produce a specification in digestible chunks for approval. Once the design is signed off, the agent creates a clear implementation plan suitable for an enthusiastic junior engineer. Execution is carried out through subagent-driven development, where multiple agents work autonomously for extended periods without deviating from the agreed plan. This methodology is intended to reduce errors, enforce systematic debugging, and produce higher-quality code.

Superpowers is platform-agnostic and works with a variety of popular coding agents, including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, and Gemini CLI. The project is hosted on GitHub under an open-source license, making it freely available for use and contribution. The repository includes plugins for supported agents and a comprehensive set of skills that implement the development methodology.