Superpowers
Framework by Jesse Vincent (Perl veteran, Keyboardio co-founder): enforced 7-phase workflow (brainstorming, isolated workspace, plan cut into 2 to 5 minute tasks, subagent-driven development, TDD, code review, branch wrap-up). TDD mandatory, deletes code written before tests exist. Compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI. Official Anthropic marketplace since Jan 2026. Enables multi-hour autonomous dev sessions. The repository holds fifteen skills as of 28 September 2026, which the lists round to “14 packaged work methods” ([Instagram reel DXeQHAxiL6a](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXeQHAxiL6a/)): it is one method cut into steps, not fourteen tools to pick from.
Strengths
- Enforced 7-phase workflow, from brainstorming to branch wrap-up, with a plan giving each task its exact file paths, code and verification steps
- Mandatory TDD: Claude deletes code written before tests, zero shortcut possible
- A fresh subagent per task that never inherits your session history, then a two-stage review: plan compliance first, code quality second
- 308k GitHub stars as of 29 October 2026, official Anthropic marketplace since Jan 2026, widely adopted
Limitations
- Does not coexist with another workflow framework (BMAD, Spec Kit): choose one or the other
- 7-phase workflow overkill for tasks under one hour
Best for
- Developers discovering Claude Code wanting a ready-made opinionated workflow
- Complex features requiring a brainstorm phase and formal spec before coding
- Teams wanting to enforce TDD through their AI assistant, without compromise