superpowers

What your AI can do with it

• Teaches brainstorming techniques for planning work before coding
• Runs subagent driven development with built in code review
• Applies systematic debugging to track down problems
• Uses red/green TDD for test driven development
• Shows the agent how to author new skills
• Shows the agent how to test the skills it creates

Getting started

1. Have an agent setup that supports installing plugins.
2. Install the Superpowers plugin.
3. Start a coding session and let the agent apply the practices, such as brainstorming, debugging, or TDD, as the work calls for them.

Signals

GitHub stars

37k

Forks

4k

Last commit

Sep 2026

Hacker News mentions

20

Questions

Is the Superpowers plugin free?

Pricing is not stated in the plugin's description, so there is no information here about whether it costs anything.

Is the Claude Code Superpowers plugin worth it?

That depends on your needs. It adds structured practices like TDD, systematic debugging, code review, and skill authoring to an agent's workflow, which suits people who want disciplined coding habits.

What does the superpower plugin do?

It teaches an agent brainstorming, subagent driven development with built in code review, systematic debugging, and red/green TDD, plus how to author and test new skills.

How do I install Superpowers?

Install it as a plugin in an agent setup that supports plugins. The description does not list specific installation commands, so follow the plugin's own installation instructions.