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Superpowers

by obra

developmentintermediate
claude-codetddsoftware-developmentagent-skillscode-reviewplanninggit-worktrees

A complete agentic software development methodology packaged as composable Claude Code skills. Superpowers enforces disciplined workflows that eliminate the most common AI coding failures: jumping to implementation before understanding requirements, writing code without tests, and making changes without reviewing their impact. With 81,900+ GitHub stars, it is the most widely adopted Claude Code skills package.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers ~/.claude/plugins/superpowers

Key Features

  • Automated skill triggering — agents invoke the right skill without manual slash commands
  • Spec refinement via Socratic questioning before any implementation starts
  • Test-driven development enforcement with RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow
  • Git worktree isolation for parallel branch development without conflicts
  • Subagent-driven development with automated two-stage code review

Use Cases

  • Enforcing TDD discipline when using Claude Code for feature development
  • Running parallel independent tasks across isolated git worktrees
  • Systematic debugging with 4-phase root-cause analysis methodology
  • Preventing premature implementation through spec refinement workflows
  • Multi-reviewer code review automation before completing pull requests

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