superpowers

What your AI can do with it

• Applies test-driven development (TDD) practices to coding tasks
• Provides structured debugging patterns for finding and fixing defects
• Supplies collaboration patterns for working with the agent
• Bundles a core library of proven coding techniques as agent skills

Getting started

1. Have a coding agent that supports plugins installed and working.
2. Add the superpowers plugin to that agent.
3. Confirm the skills are loaded, then start tasks and let the agent apply the techniques.

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Last commit

Sep 2026

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Questions

Is the Superpowers plugin free?

The available information does not state pricing or licensing terms, so this cannot be confirmed here. Check the plugin's own documentation for its terms.

Is the Claude Code Superpowers plugin worth it?

It depends on your workflow. It packages tested habits such as test-driven development and structured debugging, which can make agent coding sessions more consistent. Whether that suits you is best judged by trying it.

What does the superpower plugin do?

It installs a core skills library for a coding agent, giving it proven techniques including test-driven development, debugging, and collaboration patterns.

How do I install Superpowers?

You need a coding agent that supports plugins. Add the superpowers plugin to it through the agent's plugin mechanism, then verify the skills are loaded before starting work.