superpowers
An agentic skills framework & software development methodology that works.
What is it?
What it is
Superpowers is a complete software development methodology for your coding agents, built on top of a set of composable skills and some initial instructions that make sure your agent uses them.
Why it exists
An agentic skills framework & software development methodology that works.
Who should use it
Teams building with Shell who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How superpowers works in 4 steps
Step 1 of 4
Something triggers the flow
A schedule, webhook, or manual click tells superpowers to start.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active Shell ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
/plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official
FAQ
What is superpowers?
superpowers is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is superpowers built with?
Primary language: Shell.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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