What it does
Superpowers is a set of "skills" (ready-made instructions) that you add to an AI coding assistant such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or Gemini CLI. It changes how the assistant works rather than what it knows.
Instead of jumping straight into writing code, the assistant first asks what you are really trying to build. It shows you the plan in short, readable chunks, and only starts once you approve. It then breaks the work into small tasks, hands them to helper agents, and reviews their work as it goes.
The skills switch on automatically when they are needed. Its makers say the assistant can often work on its own for a couple of hours while sticking to the agreed plan.
Who it's for
Programmers who use AI coding assistants and want more planning, testing and review built into the process.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. Installed as a plugin inside your AI coding tool, usually with one command or from a plugin marketplace. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Install an AI coding tool such as Claude Code, Codex or Cursor.
- Find Superpowers in that tool's plugin marketplace and install it.
- Start a new session and describe what you want to build.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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