Subagent-Driven Development

Install and use Subagent-Driven Development

1. Install the Skill

   Run the upstream command in your project, then follow the author’s setup guide and any requirements below.

   npx skills add obra/superpowers

2. Give your agent a task

   Provide the relevant files, context and constraints. For example:

   Execute this approved implementation plan with task-scoped subagents and reviews, following repository permissions.

About this Skill

Execute a written implementation plan using task-scoped implementers and reviews with a progress ledger.

Why we picked it

Coordinate multi-step development work that benefits from separate task reviews.

What it helps with

• Coordinate multi-step development work that benefits from separate task reviews.

Scope and dependencies

The upstream workflow uses a worktree, project scripts and per-task reviews. Follow the user’s permissions, host capabilities and repository instructions when adapting it.

For the complete workflow, follow the upstream host-specific plugin guide and retain referenced sibling Skills and supporting files.

Before you use it

• Requires an existing plan, a compatible host with subagents and the full upstream workflow and reference files.