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Superpowers
Core software engineering competencies covering planning, reviewing, testing, and debugging across the SDLC
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By obra
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# Superpowers
A comprehensive bundle of core software engineering competencies for Claude Code.
## Overview
Superpowers provides Claude Code with enhanced capabilities across the entire software development lifecycle:
- **Planning** - Structured approach to breaking down complex tasks
- **Code Review** - Thorough analysis and feedback on code changes
- **Testing** - Comprehensive test generation and validation
- **Debugging** - Systematic debugging workflows
## Installation
Clone the repository and copy the skills to your Claude Code configuration:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git
cp -r superpowers/.claude ~/
```
## Features
### Planning Mode
- Break down complex tasks into manageable steps
- Generate implementation plans with dependencies
- Identify potential risks and edge cases
### Review Capabilities
- Analyze code for bugs, security issues, and best practices
- Suggest improvements and refactoring opportunities
- Check for consistent coding style
### Testing Support
- Generate unit tests for new code
- Create integration test scenarios
- Identify missing test coverage
### Debugging Workflow
- Systematic approach to isolating issues
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Fix verification strategies
## Repository
[github.com/obra/superpowers](https://github.com/obra/superpowers)
How to use
- Copy the skill content above
- Create a .claude/skills directory in your project
- Save as .claude/skills/superpowers.md
- Use /superpowers in Claude Code to invoke this skill