subagent-driven-development — Skills

What it does

Same session (no context switch)

Fresh subagent per task (no context pollution)

Review after each task (spec compliance + code quality), broad review at the end

Faster iteration (no human-in-loop between tasks)

tasks that contradict each other or the plan's Global Constraints

anything the plan explicitly mandates that the review rubric treats as a

Touches 1-2 files with a complete spec → cheap model

Requirements & configuration

diff's size, complexity, and risk. A small mechanical diff does not need the

Turn count beats token price. Wall-clock and context cost scale with how

Requires design judgment or broad codebase understanding → most capable model

NEEDSCONTEXT: The implementer needs information that wasn't provided. Provide the missing context and re-dispatch.

2. If the task requires more reasoning, re-dispatch with a more capable model

Configuration: HEAD

Dispatch fresh subagents per task with two-stage review (spec compliance, then code quality) in the current session.

Source

Repository: https://github.com/obra/superpowers

subagent-driven-development FAQ

What does the subagent-driven-development skill do?

Use when executing implementation plans with independent tasks in the current session Same session (no context switch) Fresh subagent per task (no context pollution)

What does subagent-driven-development require?

diff's size, complexity, and risk. A small mechanical diff does not need the Turn count beats token price. Wall-clock and context cost scale with how Requires design judgment or broad codebase understanding → most capable model NEEDSCONTEXT: The implementer needs information that wasn't provided. Provide the missing context and re-dispatch. 2. If the task requires more reasoning, re-dispatch with a more capable model Configuration keys: HEAD.

How do I install subagent-driven-development?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill subagent-driven-development --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/obra/superpowers.

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