using-superpowers

Skills are specialized workflows that improve quality for specific task types. Use them when they apply - don't skip them by rationalizing, but also don't invoke them ritualistically.

| "I'll just do this quickly" | Would a skill improve quality? | | "This doesn't need a formal process" | Is there a skill that applies? | | "I remember how this works" | Skills evolve - reload if unsure | | "Let me explore first" | Some skills guide exploration |

| "I must invoke skills on every message" | Only when they add value | | "Let me check for mandatory skills" | Skills aren't rituals | | "Confirming skill protocol compliance" | Just do the work |

Guidelines for using skills effectively - load relevant skills before complex tasks, not every message Source: cygnusfear/agent-skills.