Superpowers

Superpowers

Developer
obra/superpowers279,365 stars
Prime Radiant (Jesse Vincent)
claudecursorcodexgithub-copilotkimi-codeopencodeantigravityfactory-droid
FreeOpen Source

About

A complete AI coding agent software development methodology built on composable skills. Includes brainstorming, TDD, plan writing, subagent-driven development, code review and more.

Our Verdict

Superpowers is a valuable addition to any AI agent toolkit. Its open-source nature and active development make it a reliable choice for both personal and professional use.

Pricing

free
Free and open source

Use Cases

  • Using Superpowers with Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents
  • Integrating Superpowers into existing development workflows
  • Automating developer tasks with AI assistance

Pros

  • Superpowers integrates seamlessly into development workflows
  • Open source with active community support
  • Regular updates and feature improvements

Cons

  • Superpowers requires some learning to use effectively
  • Documentation could be more comprehensive
  • May need additional tools for full workflow

Installation

Available via Claude Code marketplace, Cursor /add-plugin, Codex plugin marketplace, and more. See README for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Superpowers?

It is a complete software development methodology for AI coding agents: composable skills for brainstorming, test-driven development, plan writing, subagent dispatching and systematic debugging — making the AI work like a disciplined senior engineer instead of improvising.

How do I install Superpowers?

It is available through multiple plugin marketplaces: Claude Code's marketplace, Cursor's /add-plugin, the Codex plugin marketplace and more. See the GitHub README for exact commands; once installed, skills trigger automatically in conversation.

Is Superpowers free? Which AI coding tools does it support?

Completely free and open source, maintained by Jesse Vincent (Prime Radiant). Support is very broad: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Kimi Code, OpenCode, Antigravity, Factory Droid and other mainstream agents.