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name: using-superpowers
description: Use when starting a task in Cursor and deciding whether to apply one of the companion skills in this pack before exploring, planning, editing, or reviewing.
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# Using Superpowers

## Goal
Choose the right skill before substantial work begins.

## Cursor-Specific Notes
- Personal custom skills live in `~/.cursor/skills/`.
- Project skills live in `.cursor/skills/`.
- Do not rely on `~/.cursor/skills-cursor/`; that directory is reserved for Cursor's built-in skills.

## Quick Triage
- Ambiguous request or design-heavy work: use `brainstorming`.
- New feature or behavior change: use `feature-dev`.
- UI or landing page work: use `frontend-design`.
- Bug or failing test: use `systematic-debugging` and often `test-driven-development`.
- Review request: use `code-review`.
- Need a formal plan: use `writing-plans`.
- About to report success: use `verification-before-completion`.

## Practical Rule
If a skill clearly matches the task, follow that skill instead of improvising. If none fit, work normally and keep the solution simple.