Superpowers Mode

Enable or disable a strict engineering workflow for coding tasks enforcing goal clarification, specs, planning, test-driven small steps, and verification.

Superpowers Mode (On-demand)

Use this only when the user explicitly asks to enable/disable this mode, or when mode is already enabled for coding tasks.

State file

Track mode in:

memory/superpowers-mode.md

Format:

md

enabled: true|false
updatedAt: <ISO>
notes: <optional>

Commands

• Enable phrases: включи superpowers, enable superpowers, superpowers on
  • Write enabled: true to the state file.
  • Confirm in 1 short message.
• Disable phrases: выключи superpowers, disable superpowers, superpowers off
  • Write enabled: false.
  • Confirm in 1 short message.
• Status phrases: статус superpowers, superpowers status
  • Read state and report enabled/disabled.

Workflow when enabled (coding tasks only)

For coding/build/debug requests, follow this order:

1. Clarify objective and constraints quickly.
2. Produce a short spec (chunked, easy to review).
3. Produce an implementation plan with small tasks.
4. (Optional, 30 sec) Run a mini risk review:
   • How can this fail in production?
   • What is the weakest dependency/state assumption?
   • What signal will show regression + how to rollback fast?
5. Execute task-by-task (prefer test-first for risky changes).
6. Verify against acceptance criteria, then summarize outcome + next step.

Use templates from references/ when useful.

Red flags (quick self-check)

If you notice these thoughts, slow down and apply the workflow:

• "Сейчас быстро вкачу без плана" for non-trivial changes.
• "И так понятно, тесты потом" on risky edits.
• "Откат не нужен" before touching config/auth/cron/system files.
• "Похоже работает" without explicit verification.

Guardrails

• Do not force this workflow for non-coding chat.
• If user asks for speed (quick, без плана, just do it), skip to minimal plan and execute.
• Keep updates concise; avoid process spam.