/using-superpowers

name: using-superpowers
description: Use when starting a task in Cursor and deciding whether to apply one of the companion skills in this pack before exploring, planning, editing, or reviewing.

Using Superpowers

Goal

Choose the right skill before substantial work begins.

Cursor-Specific Notes

• Personal custom skills live in `~/.cursor/skills/`.
• Project skills live in `.cursor/skills/`.
• Do not rely on `~/.cursor/skills-cursor/`; that directory is reserved for Cursor's built-in skills.

Quick Triage

• Ambiguous request or design-heavy work: use `brainstorming`.
• New feature or behavior change: use `feature-dev`.
• UI or landing page work: use `frontend-design`.
• Bug or failing test: use `systematic-debugging` and often `test-driven-development`.
• Review request: use `code-review`.
• Need a formal plan: use `writing-plans`.
• About to report success: use `verification-before-completion`.

Practical Rule

If a skill clearly matches the task, follow that skill instead of improvising. If none fit, work normally and keep the solution simple.