# Superpowers, Mapped: The 7-Step Process That Disciplines Agents

> Superpowers on one map: the seven steps an agent must follow, which ones block it, how it differs from other skill sets, and when to use it.

Source: https://camnangai.com/en/for/developers/superpowers-visual-map  
Published: 2026-11-08

**Superpowers** is Jesse Vincent's (obra) skill set that makes a coding agent follow a fixed
  software development process.

Its workflows are mandatory, so the agent checks for a relevant skill before any task.

## What is Superpowers for?

<RepoGlance id="superpowers" />

## How does Superpowers work?

<RepoPredict id="superpowers" />

<RepoFlowMap id="superpowers" />

## How is Superpowers different from other skill sets?

<RepoVs id="superpowers" />

## When should you use Superpowers?

<RepoFit id="superpowers" />

## How do you start with Superpowers?

```bash
/plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official
```

Choose Superpowers when the work is large enough to need a written plan. After you install it, describe the work and the skills start automatically.

## References

- [obra/superpowers](https://github.com/obra/superpowers)
- [How agent-skills compares](https://github.com/addyosmani/agent-skills/blob/main/docs/comparison.md)