Skill: wlshlad85/superpowers (version 1.0.0)

--- name: superpowers description: > Spec-first, TDD, subagent-driven software development workflow. Use when: (1) building any new feature or app — triggers brainstorm → plan → subagent execution loop, (2) debugging a bug or test failure — triggers systematic root-cause process, (3) user says "let's build", "help me plan", "I want to add X", or "this is broken", (4) completing a feature branch — triggers test verification + merge/PR options. NOT for: one-liner fixes (just edit), reading code, or non-code tasks. Requires exec tool and sessions_spawn. --- # Superpowers — OpenClaw Edition Adapted from [obra/superpowers](https://github.com/obra/superpowers). Mandatory workflow — not suggestions. ## The Pipeline ``` Idea → Brainstorm → Plan → Subagent-Driven Build (TDD) → Code Review → Finish Branch ``` Every coding task follows this pipeline. "Too simple to need a design" is always wrong. --- ## Phase 1: Brainstorming **Trigger:** User wants to build something. Activate before touching any code. **See:** [references/brainstorming.md](references/brainstorming.md) **Summary:** 1. Explore project context (files, docs, recent commits) 2. Ask clarifying questions — **one at a time**, prefer multiple choice 3. Propose 2–3 approaches with trade-offs + recommendation 4. Present design in sections, get approval after each 5. Write design doc → `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-design.md` → commit 6. Hand off to **Phase 2: Writing Plans** **HARD GATE:** Do NOT write any code until user approves design. --- ## Phase 2: Writing Plans **Trigger:** Design approved. Activated by brainstorming phase. **See:** [references/writing-plans.md](references/writing-plans.md) **Summary:** - Write a detailed task-by-task implementation plan - Each task = 2–5 minutes: write test → watch fail → implement → watch pass → commit - Save to `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature>.md` - Announce: `"I'm using the writing-plans skill to create the implementation plan."` - After saving, offer two execution modes: - **Subagent-driven (current session):** `sessions_spawn` per task + two-stage review - **Manual execution:** User runs tasks themselves --- ## Phase 3: Subagent-Driven Development **Trigger:** Plan exists, user chooses subagent-driven execution. **See:** [references/subagent-development.md](references/subagent-development.md) **Per-task loop (OpenClaw):** 1. `sessions_spawn` an implementer subagent with task + full plan context 2. Wait for completion announcement 3. `sessions_spawn` a spec-reviewer subagent → must confirm code matches spec 4. `sessions_spawn` a code-quality reviewer subagent → must approve quality 5. Fix any issues, re-review if needed 6. Mark task done, move to next 7. Final: dispatch overall code reviewer → hand off to Phase 5 **TDD is mandatory in every task.** See [references/tdd.md](references/tdd.md). --- ## Phase 4: Systematic Debugging **Trigger:** Bug, test failure, unexpected behaviour — any technical issue. **See:** [references/systematic-debugging.md](references/systematic-debugging.md) **HARD GATE:** No fixes without root cause investigation first. **Four phases:** 1. Root Cause Investigation (read errors, reproduce, check recent changes, trace data flow) 2. Pattern Analysis (find working examples, compare, identify differences) 3. Hypothesis + Testing (one hypothesis at a time, test to prove/disprove) 4. Fix + Verification (fix at root, not symptom; verify fix doesn't break anything) --- ## Phase 5: Finishing a Branch **Trigger:** All tasks complete, all tests pass. **See:** [references/finishing-branch.md](references/finishing-branch.md) **Summary:** 1. Verify all tests pass 2. Determine base branch 3. Present 4 options: merge locally / push + PR / keep / discard 4. Execute choice 5. Clean up --- ## OpenClaw Subagent Dispatch Pattern When dispatching implementer or reviewer subagents, use `sessions_spawn`: ``` Goal: [one sentence] Context: [why it matters, which plan file] Files: [exact paths] Constraints: [what NOT to do — no scope creep, TDD only] Verify: [how to confirm success — tests pass, specific command] Task text: [paste full task from plan] ``` Run `sessions_spawn` with the task as a detailed prompt. The sub-agent announces results automatically. --- ## Key Principles - **One question at a time** during brainstorm - **TDD always** — write failing test first, delete code written before tests - **YAGNI** — remove unnecessary features from all designs - **DRY** — no duplication - **Systematic over ad-hoc** — follow the process especially under time pressure - **Evidence over claims** — verify before declaring success - **Frequent commits** — after each green test


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