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- Skills & Extensions
- Content type
- Product
- Pricing
- Open Source
- Open source
- Yes
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- Maintenance
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- Source
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- Models
- Claude
Security signals (informational, not a security certification)
Overview
Superpowers is an open-source agentic skills framework and proven software development methodology designed specifically for AI-powered coding agents. Created by Jesse Vincent (obra), it transforms chaotic "vibe coding" into disciplined, professional-grade development by providing a library of automatic, context-triggered skills.
It works seamlessly with tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Codex, and OpenCode, enforcing best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), human-in-the-loop design validation, sub-agent orchestration, and rigorous code review.
Key Features
- Automatic Skill Activation: Skills trigger based on context—no manual commands needed in most cases.
- Structured Workflow:
- Brainstorming with Socratic questioning and design approval
- Detailed implementation planning with small, verifiable tasks
- Git worktree isolation for safe experimentation
- Subagent-driven development with parallel execution
- Strict RED-GREEN-REFACTOR TDD cycle (write failing test → implement → refactor)
- Multi-stage code review (spec compliance + quality)
- Systematic 4-phase debugging
- Verification before task closure
- Philosophy: YAGNI, DRY, evidence-based decisions, simplicity over complexity.
- Composable & Extensible: Build and share new skills; includes experimental skills via Superpowers Lab.
- Cross-Platform Support: Official marketplace integration for Claude Code and easy setup for others.
Use Cases
- Building reliable software prototypes or production features with AI agents
- Enforcing engineering discipline in agentic coding sessions
- Reducing bugs and improving code maintainability in AI-assisted development
- Team collaboration on agent-driven projects with consistent workflows
- Learning professional software practices through guided AI pair programming
Installation
Claude Code (Recommended)
/plugin marketplace add obra/superpowers-marketplace
/plugin install superpowers@superpowers-marketplace
Or via official marketplace: /plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official
Gemini CLI
gemini extensions install https://github.com/obra/superpowers
Cursor
Use /add-plugin superpowers in the agent chat or search the plugin marketplace.
Additional setup instructions for Codex/OpenCode are available in the repo docs.
After installation, start a new session and give your agent a task—the skills will activate automatically.
Community & Resources
- Discord: https://discord.gg/Jd8Vphy9jq
- Marketplace: https://github.com/obra/superpowers-marketplace
- Documentation: https://github.com/obra/superpowers/tree/main/docs
- Blog: https://blog.fsck.com/2025/10/09/superpowers/
- License: MIT
Superpowers has gained massive popularity in the AI coding community for making agents dramatically more effective and professional.
Related Projects
- Superpowers Lab (experimental skills)
- Superpowers Marketplace (curated plugins)
Start using Superpowers today to give your coding agents the structure they need to deliver high-quality results consistently.