subagent-driven-development
Use when executing implementation plans with independent tasks in the current session
Install
npx skills add obra/superpowers@subagent-driven-developmentRuns in your terminal. Adds the skill globally for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and others; add -g -y to skip prompts.
What it does
Subagent-Driven Development Execute plan by dispatching a fresh implementer subagent per task, a task review (spec compliance + code quality) after each, and a broad whole-branch review at the end. Why subagents: You delegate tasks to specialized agents with isolated context. By precisely crafting their instructions and context, you ensure they stay focused and succeed at their task. They should never inherit your session's context or history — you construct exactly what they need. This also preserves your own context for coordination work. Core principle: Fresh subagent per task + task…
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View source on GitHubBefore you install
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Categories
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