Superpowers Workflow

When to use this skill

• Always-on: This is the master orchestrator for all development work.
• Before writing any code (Planning & Design).
• During implementation (TDD & Logic).
• After completion (Verification & Review).

Workflow (The “Superpowers” Way)

1. Brainstorming & Design

• Socratic Refinement: Don’t jump into code. Ask questions to tease out a full spec.
• Chunked Validation: Present the design in digestible parts for feedback.
• Plan First: Output a detailed implementation plan before touching source files.

2. Implementation Loop (RED-GREEN-REFACTOR)

• Red: Write a failing test for the next bite-sized task.
• Green: Write the minimal code needed to pass the test.
• Refactor: Clean up the code while keeping it functional.
• Commit early: Small, meaningful commits for every task.

3. Verification & Review

• Evidence over Claims: Prove it works with logs, screenshots, or test results.
• Systematic Debugging: Use root-cause analysis if something fails.
• Final Walkthrough: Summarize what was accomplished and how it’s verified.

Core Philosophies

• TDD (Test-Driven Development): Tests are not an afterthought; they are the blueprint.
• YAGNI (You Aren’t Gonna Need It): Do not over-engineer. Focus on the spec.
• DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself): Keep the codebase clean and maintainable.
• Composable Skills: Always check .agent/skills/ for relevant tools (e.g., handling-errors, deployment-guard).

Instructions for the Agent

1. Check Skills FIRST: Before executing ANY plan, scan .agent/skills/ for tools that can automate or safeguard your work.
2. Explicit Verification: Never report a task as “done” without running a verification command (e.g., npm test, grep, or a custom script).
3. Proactive planning: If a task is complex, update task.md and implementation_plan.md IMMEDIATELY.

Resources

• See BRAINSTORMING.md
• See TDD-GUIDE.md