Fix stale Codex skills path in writing-skills SKILL.md

~/.codex/skills/ is deprecated; Codex uses ~/.agents/skills/ via native discovery.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

.codex/INSTALL.md

@@ -1,35 +1,67 @@
 # Installing Superpowers for Codex
 
-Quick setup to enable superpowers skills in Codex.
+Enable superpowers skills in Codex via native skill discovery. Just clone and symlink.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Git
 
 ## Installation
 
-1. **Clone superpowers repository**:
+1. **Clone the superpowers repository:**
    ```bash
-   mkdir -p ~/.codex/superpowers
-   cd ~/.codex/superpowers
-   git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git .
+   git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git ~/.codex/superpowers
    ```
 
-2. **Create personal skills directory**:
+2. **Create the skills symlink:**
    ```bash
-   mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills
+   mkdir -p ~/.agents/skills
+   ln -s ~/.codex/superpowers/skills ~/.agents/skills/superpowers
    ```
 
-3. **Update ~/.codex/AGENTS.md** to include this superpowers section:
-   ```markdown
-   ## Superpowers System
-
-   <EXTREMELY_IMPORTANT>
-   You have superpowers. Superpowers teach you new skills and capabilities. RIGHT NOW run: `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex bootstrap` and follow the instructions it returns.
-   </EXTREMELY_IMPORTANT>
+   **Windows (PowerShell):**
+   ```powershell
+   New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.agents\skills"
+   cmd /c mklink /J "$env:USERPROFILE\.agents\skills\superpowers" "$env:USERPROFILE\.codex\superpowers\skills"
    ```
 
-## Verification
+3. **Restart Codex** (quit and relaunch the CLI) to discover the skills.
+
+## Migrating from old bootstrap
+
+If you installed superpowers before native skill discovery, you need to:
+
+1. **Update the repo:**
+   ```bash
+   cd ~/.codex/superpowers && git pull
+   ```
+
+2. **Create the skills symlink** (step 2 above) — this is the new discovery mechanism.
+
+3. **Remove the old bootstrap block** from `~/.codex/AGENTS.md` — any block referencing `superpowers-codex bootstrap` is no longer needed.
+
+4. **Restart Codex.**
+
+## Verify
 
-Test the installation:
 ```bash
-~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex bootstrap
+ls -la ~/.agents/skills/superpowers
 ```
 
-You should see skill listings and bootstrap instructions. The system is now ready for use.
+You should see a symlink (or junction on Windows) pointing to your superpowers skills directory.
+
+## Updating
+
+```bash
+cd ~/.codex/superpowers && git pull
+```
+
+Skills update instantly through the symlink.
+
+## Uninstalling
+
+```bash
+rm ~/.agents/skills/superpowers
+```
+
+Optionally delete the clone: `rm -rf ~/.codex/superpowers`.

.codex/superpowers-bootstrap.md

@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-# Superpowers Bootstrap for Codex
-
-<EXTREMELY_IMPORTANT>
-You have superpowers.
-
-**Tool for running skills:**
-- `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill <skill-name>`
-
-**Tool Mapping for Codex:**
-When skills reference tools you don't have, substitute your equivalent tools:
-- `TodoWrite` → `update_plan` (your planning/task tracking tool)
-- `Task` tool with subagents → Tell the user that subagents aren't available in Codex yet and you'll do the work the subagent would do
-- `Skill` tool → `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill` command (already available)
-- `Read`, `Write`, `Edit`, `Bash` → Use your native tools with similar functions
-
-**Skills naming:**
-- Superpowers skills: `superpowers:skill-name` (from ~/.codex/superpowers/skills/)
-- Personal skills: `skill-name` (from ~/.codex/skills/)
-- Personal skills override superpowers skills when names match
-
-**Critical Rules:**
-- Before ANY task, review the skills list (shown below)
-- If a relevant skill exists, you MUST use `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill` to load it
-- Announce: "I've read the [Skill Name] skill and I'm using it to [purpose]"
-- Skills with checklists require `update_plan` todos for each item
-- NEVER skip mandatory workflows (brainstorming before coding, TDD, systematic debugging)
-
-**Skills location:**
-- Superpowers skills: ~/.codex/superpowers/skills/
-- Personal skills: ~/.codex/skills/ (override superpowers when names match)
-
-IF A SKILL APPLIES TO YOUR TASK, YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. YOU MUST USE IT.
-</EXTREMELY_IMPORTANT>

.codex/superpowers-codex

@@ -1,267 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env node
-
-const fs = require('fs');
-const path = require('path');
-const os = require('os');
-const skillsCore = require('../lib/skills-core');
-
-// Paths
-const homeDir = os.homedir();
-const superpowersSkillsDir = path.join(homeDir, '.codex', 'superpowers', 'skills');
-const personalSkillsDir = path.join(homeDir, '.codex', 'skills');
-const bootstrapFile = path.join(homeDir, '.codex', 'superpowers', '.codex', 'superpowers-bootstrap.md');
-const superpowersRepoDir = path.join(homeDir, '.codex', 'superpowers');
-
-// Utility functions
-function printSkill(skillPath, sourceType) {
-    const skillFile = path.join(skillPath, 'SKILL.md');
-    const relPath = sourceType === 'personal'
-        ? path.relative(personalSkillsDir, skillPath)
-        : path.relative(superpowersSkillsDir, skillPath);
-
-    // Print skill name with namespace
-    if (sourceType === 'personal') {
-        console.log(relPath.replace(/\\/g, '/')); // Personal skills are not namespaced
-    } else {
-        console.log(`superpowers:${relPath.replace(/\\/g, '/')}`); // Superpowers skills get superpowers namespace
-    }
-
-    // Extract and print metadata
-    const { name, description } = skillsCore.extractFrontmatter(skillFile);
-
-    if (description) console.log(`  ${description}`);
-    console.log('');
-}
-
-// Commands
-function runFindSkills() {
-    console.log('Available skills:');
-    console.log('==================');
-    console.log('');
-
-    const foundSkills = new Set();
-
-    // Find personal skills first (these take precedence)
-    const personalSkills = skillsCore.findSkillsInDir(personalSkillsDir, 'personal', 2);
-    for (const skill of personalSkills) {
-        const relPath = path.relative(personalSkillsDir, skill.path);
-        foundSkills.add(relPath);
-        printSkill(skill.path, 'personal');
-    }
-
-    // Find superpowers skills (only if not already found in personal)
-    const superpowersSkills = skillsCore.findSkillsInDir(superpowersSkillsDir, 'superpowers', 1);
-    for (const skill of superpowersSkills) {
-        const relPath = path.relative(superpowersSkillsDir, skill.path);
-        if (!foundSkills.has(relPath)) {
-            printSkill(skill.path, 'superpowers');
-        }
-    }
-
-    console.log('Usage:');
-    console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill <skill-name>   # Load a specific skill');
-    console.log('');
-    console.log('Skill naming:');
-    console.log('  Superpowers skills: superpowers:skill-name (from ~/.codex/superpowers/skills/)');
-    console.log('  Personal skills: skill-name (from ~/.codex/skills/)');
-    console.log('  Personal skills override superpowers skills when names match.');
-    console.log('');
-    console.log('Note: All skills are disclosed at session start via bootstrap.');
-}
-
-function runBootstrap() {
-    console.log('# Superpowers Bootstrap for Codex');
-    console.log('# ================================');
-    console.log('');
-
-    // Check for updates (with timeout protection)
-    if (skillsCore.checkForUpdates(superpowersRepoDir)) {
-        console.log('## Update Available');
-        console.log('');
-        console.log('⚠️  Your superpowers installation is behind the latest version.');
-        console.log('To update, run: `cd ~/.codex/superpowers && git pull`');
-        console.log('');
-        console.log('---');
-        console.log('');
-    }
-
-    // Show the bootstrap instructions
-    if (fs.existsSync(bootstrapFile)) {
-        console.log('## Bootstrap Instructions:');
-        console.log('');
-        try {
-            const content = fs.readFileSync(bootstrapFile, 'utf8');
-            console.log(content);
-        } catch (error) {
-            console.log(`Error reading bootstrap file: ${error.message}`);
-        }
-        console.log('');
-        console.log('---');
-        console.log('');
-    }
-
-    // Run find-skills to show available skills
-    console.log('## Available Skills:');
-    console.log('');
-    runFindSkills();
-
-    console.log('');
-    console.log('---');
-    console.log('');
-
-    // Load the using-superpowers skill automatically
-    console.log('## Auto-loading superpowers:using-superpowers skill:');
-    console.log('');
-    runUseSkill('superpowers:using-superpowers');
-
-    console.log('');
-    console.log('---');
-    console.log('');
-    console.log('# Bootstrap Complete!');
-    console.log('# You now have access to all superpowers skills.');
-    console.log('# Use "superpowers-codex use-skill <skill>" to load and apply skills.');
-    console.log('# Remember: If a skill applies to your task, you MUST use it!');
-}
-
-function runUseSkill(skillName) {
-    if (!skillName) {
-        console.log('Usage: superpowers-codex use-skill <skill-name>');
-        console.log('Examples:');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill superpowers:brainstorming  # Load superpowers skill');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill brainstorming              # Load personal skill (or superpowers if not found)');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill my-custom-skill            # Load personal skill');
-        return;
-    }
-
-    // Handle namespaced skill names
-    let actualSkillPath;
-    let forceSuperpowers = false;
-
-    if (skillName.startsWith('superpowers:')) {
-        // Remove the superpowers: namespace prefix
-        actualSkillPath = skillName.substring('superpowers:'.length);
-        forceSuperpowers = true;
-    } else {
-        actualSkillPath = skillName;
-    }
-
-    // Remove "skills/" prefix if present
-    if (actualSkillPath.startsWith('skills/')) {
-        actualSkillPath = actualSkillPath.substring('skills/'.length);
-    }
-
-    // Function to find skill file
-    function findSkillFile(searchPath) {
-        // Check for exact match with SKILL.md
-        const skillMdPath = path.join(searchPath, 'SKILL.md');
-        if (fs.existsSync(skillMdPath)) {
-            return skillMdPath;
-        }
-
-        // Check for direct SKILL.md file
-        if (searchPath.endsWith('SKILL.md') && fs.existsSync(searchPath)) {
-            return searchPath;
-        }
-
-        return null;
-    }
-
-    let skillFile = null;
-
-    // If superpowers: namespace was used, only check superpowers skills
-    if (forceSuperpowers) {
-        if (fs.existsSync(superpowersSkillsDir)) {
-            const superpowersPath = path.join(superpowersSkillsDir, actualSkillPath);
-            skillFile = findSkillFile(superpowersPath);
-        }
-    } else {
-        // First check personal skills directory (takes precedence)
-        if (fs.existsSync(personalSkillsDir)) {
-            const personalPath = path.join(personalSkillsDir, actualSkillPath);
-            skillFile = findSkillFile(personalPath);
-            if (skillFile) {
-                console.log(`# Loading personal skill: ${actualSkillPath}`);
-                console.log(`# Source: ${skillFile}`);
-                console.log('');
-            }
-        }
-
-        // If not found in personal, check superpowers skills
-        if (!skillFile && fs.existsSync(superpowersSkillsDir)) {
-            const superpowersPath = path.join(superpowersSkillsDir, actualSkillPath);
-            skillFile = findSkillFile(superpowersPath);
-            if (skillFile) {
-                console.log(`# Loading superpowers skill: superpowers:${actualSkillPath}`);
-                console.log(`# Source: ${skillFile}`);
-                console.log('');
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    // If still not found, error
-    if (!skillFile) {
-        console.log(`Error: Skill not found: ${actualSkillPath}`);
-        console.log('');
-        console.log('Available skills:');
-        runFindSkills();
-        return;
-    }
-
-    // Extract frontmatter and content using shared core functions
-    let content, frontmatter;
-    try {
-        const fullContent = fs.readFileSync(skillFile, 'utf8');
-        const { name, description } = skillsCore.extractFrontmatter(skillFile);
-        content = skillsCore.stripFrontmatter(fullContent);
-        frontmatter = { name, description };
-    } catch (error) {
-        console.log(`Error reading skill file: ${error.message}`);
-        return;
-    }
-
-    // Display skill header with clean info
-    const displayName = forceSuperpowers ? `superpowers:${actualSkillPath}` :
-                       (skillFile.includes(personalSkillsDir) ? actualSkillPath : `superpowers:${actualSkillPath}`);
-
-    const skillDirectory = path.dirname(skillFile);
-
-    console.log(`# ${frontmatter.name || displayName}`);
-    if (frontmatter.description) {
-        console.log(`# ${frontmatter.description}`);
-    }
-    console.log(`# Skill-specific tools and reference files live in ${skillDirectory}`);
-    console.log('# ============================================');
-    console.log('');
-
-    // Display the skill content (without frontmatter)
-    console.log(content);
-
-}
-
-// Main CLI
-const command = process.argv[2];
-const arg = process.argv[3];
-
-switch (command) {
-    case 'bootstrap':
-        runBootstrap();
-        break;
-    case 'use-skill':
-        runUseSkill(arg);
-        break;
-    case 'find-skills':
-        runFindSkills();
-        break;
-    default:
-        console.log('Superpowers for Codex');
-        console.log('Usage:');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex bootstrap              # Run complete bootstrap with all skills');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill <skill-name> # Load a specific skill');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex find-skills            # List all available skills');
-        console.log('');
-        console.log('Examples:');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex bootstrap');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill superpowers:brainstorming');
-        console.log('  superpowers-codex use-skill my-custom-skill');
-        break;
-}

README.md

@@ -44,18 +44,7 @@ Then install the plugin from this marketplace:
 
 ### Verify Installation
 
-Check that commands appear:
-
-```bash
-/help
-```
-
-```
-# Should see:
-# /superpowers:brainstorm - Interactive design refinement
-# /superpowers:write-plan - Create implementation plan
-# /superpowers:execute-plan - Execute plan in batches
-```
+Start a new session and ask Claude to help with something that would trigger a skill (e.g., "help me plan this feature" or "let's debug this issue"). Claude should automatically invoke the relevant superpowers skill.
 
 ### Codex
 

RELEASE-NOTES.md

@@ -1,5 +1,65 @@
 # Superpowers Release Notes
 
+## Unreleased
+
+### Breaking Changes
+
+**OpenCode: Switched to native skills system**
+
+Superpowers for OpenCode now uses OpenCode's native `skill` tool instead of custom `use_skill`/`find_skills` tools. This is a cleaner integration that works with OpenCode's built-in skill discovery.
+
+**Migration required:** Skills must be symlinked to `~/.config/opencode/skills/superpowers/` (see updated installation docs).
+
+### Fixes
+
+**OpenCode: Fixed agent reset on session start (#226)**
+
+The previous bootstrap injection method using `session.prompt({ noReply: true })` caused OpenCode to reset the selected agent to "build" on first message. Now uses `experimental.chat.system.transform` hook which modifies the system prompt directly without side effects.
+
+**OpenCode: Fixed Windows installation (#232)**
+
+- Removed dependency on `skills-core.js` (eliminates broken relative imports when file is copied instead of symlinked)
+- Added comprehensive Windows installation docs for cmd.exe, PowerShell, and Git Bash
+- Documented proper symlink vs junction usage for each platform
+
+**Fixed Windows hook execution for Claude Code 2.1.x**
+
+Claude Code 2.1.x changed how hooks execute on Windows: it now auto-detects `.sh` files in commands and prepends `bash `. This broke the polyglot wrapper pattern because `bash "run-hook.cmd" session-start.sh` tries to execute the .cmd file as a bash script.
+
+Fix: hooks.json now calls session-start.sh directly. Claude Code 2.1.x handles the bash invocation automatically. Also added .gitattributes to enforce LF line endings for shell scripts (fixes CRLF issues on Windows checkout).
+
+**Windows: SessionStart hook runs async to prevent terminal freeze**
+
+The synchronous SessionStart hook blocked the TUI from entering raw mode on Windows, freezing terminal input. The pure-bash `escape_for_json` function is O(n^2) on Windows Git Bash, taking 60+ seconds. Running the hook async prevents the freeze while still injecting superpowers context.
+
+### New Features
+
+**Visual companion for brainstorming skill**
+
+Added optional browser-based visual companion for brainstorming sessions. When users have a browser available, brainstorming can display interactive screens showing current phase, questions, and design decisions in a more readable format than terminal output.
+
+Components:
+- `lib/brainstorm-server/` - WebSocket server for real-time updates
+- `skills/brainstorming/visual-companion.md` - Integration guide
+- Helper scripts for session management with proper isolation
+- Browser helper library for event capture
+
+The visual companion is opt-in and falls back gracefully to terminal-only operation.
+
+### Improvements
+
+**Instruction priority clarified in using-superpowers**
+
+Added explicit instruction priority hierarchy to prevent conflicts with user preferences:
+
+1. User's explicit instructions (CLAUDE.md, direct requests) — highest priority
+2. Superpowers skills — override default system behavior where they conflict
+3. Default system prompt — lowest priority
+
+This ensures users remain in control. If CLAUDE.md says "don't use TDD" and a skill says "always use TDD," CLAUDE.md wins.
+
+---
+
 ## v4.1.1 (2026-01-23)
 
 ### Fixes

docs/README.codex.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Superpowers for Codex
 
-Complete guide for using Superpowers with OpenAI Codex.
+Guide for using Superpowers with OpenAI Codex via native skill discovery.
 
 ## Quick Install
 
@@ -14,63 +14,59 @@ Fetch and follow instructions from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obra/superp
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- OpenAI Codex access
-- Shell access to install files
+- OpenAI Codex CLI
+- Git
 
-### Installation Steps
+### Steps
 
-#### 1. Clone Superpowers
+1. Clone the repo:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git ~/.codex/superpowers
+   ```
 
-```bash
-mkdir -p ~/.codex/superpowers
-git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git ~/.codex/superpowers
+2. Create the skills symlink:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir -p ~/.agents/skills
+   ln -s ~/.codex/superpowers/skills ~/.agents/skills/superpowers
+   ```
+
+3. Restart Codex.
+
+### Windows
+
+Use a junction instead of a symlink (works without Developer Mode):
+
+```powershell
+New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.agents\skills"
+cmd /c mklink /J "$env:USERPROFILE\.agents\skills\superpowers" "$env:USERPROFILE\.codex\superpowers\skills"
 ```
 
-#### 2. Install Bootstrap
+## How It Works
 
-The bootstrap file is included in the repository at `.codex/superpowers-bootstrap.md`. Codex will automatically use it from the cloned location.
-
-#### 3. Verify Installation
-
-Tell Codex:
+Codex has native skill discovery — it scans `~/.agents/skills/` at startup, parses SKILL.md frontmatter, and loads skills on demand. Superpowers skills are made visible through a single symlink:
 
 ```
-Run ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex find-skills to show available skills
+~/.agents/skills/superpowers/ → ~/.codex/superpowers/skills/
 ```
 
-You should see a list of available skills with descriptions.
+The `using-superpowers` skill is discovered automatically and enforces skill usage discipline — no additional configuration needed.
 
 ## Usage
 
-### Finding Skills
-
-```
-Run ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex find-skills
-```
-
-### Loading a Skill
-
-```
-Run ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill superpowers:brainstorming
-```
-
-### Bootstrap All Skills
-
-```
-Run ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex bootstrap
-```
-
-This loads the complete bootstrap with all skill information.
+Skills are discovered automatically. Codex activates them when:
+- You mention a skill by name (e.g., "use brainstorming")
+- The task matches a skill's description
+- The `using-superpowers` skill directs Codex to use one
 
 ### Personal Skills
 
-Create your own skills in `~/.codex/skills/`:
+Create your own skills in `~/.agents/skills/`:
 
 ```bash
-mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills/my-skill
+mkdir -p ~/.agents/skills/my-skill
 ```
 
-Create `~/.codex/skills/my-skill/SKILL.md`:
+Create `~/.agents/skills/my-skill/SKILL.md`:
 
 ```markdown
 ---
@@ -83,71 +79,42 @@ description: Use when [condition] - [what it does]
 [Your skill content here]
 ```
 
-Personal skills override superpowers skills with the same name.
-
-## Architecture
-
-### Codex CLI Tool
-
-**Location:** `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex`
-
-A Node.js CLI script that provides three commands:
-- `bootstrap` - Load complete bootstrap with all skills
-- `use-skill <name>` - Load a specific skill
-- `find-skills` - List all available skills
-
-### Shared Core Module
-
-**Location:** `~/.codex/superpowers/lib/skills-core.js`
-
-The Codex implementation uses the shared `skills-core` module (ES module format) for skill discovery and parsing. This is the same module used by the OpenCode plugin, ensuring consistent behavior across platforms.
-
-### Tool Mapping
-
-Skills written for Claude Code are adapted for Codex with these mappings:
-
-- `TodoWrite` → `update_plan`
-- `Task` with subagents → Tell user subagents aren't available, do work directly
-- `Skill` tool → `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill`
-- File operations → Native Codex tools
+The `description` field is how Codex decides when to activate a skill automatically — write it as a clear trigger condition.
 
 ## Updating
 
 ```bash
-cd ~/.codex/superpowers
-git pull
+cd ~/.codex/superpowers && git pull
 ```
 
+Skills update instantly through the symlink.
+
+## Uninstalling
+
+```bash
+rm ~/.agents/skills/superpowers
+```
+
+**Windows (PowerShell):**
+```powershell
+Remove-Item "$env:USERPROFILE\.agents\skills\superpowers"
+```
+
+Optionally delete the clone: `rm -rf ~/.codex/superpowers` (Windows: `Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "$env:USERPROFILE\.codex\superpowers"`).
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-### Skills not found
+### Skills not showing up
 
-1. Verify installation: `ls ~/.codex/superpowers/skills`
-2. Check CLI works: `~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex find-skills`
-3. Verify skills have SKILL.md files
+1. Verify the symlink: `ls -la ~/.agents/skills/superpowers`
+2. Check skills exist: `ls ~/.codex/superpowers/skills`
+3. Restart Codex — skills are discovered at startup
 
-### CLI script not executable
+### Windows junction issues
 
-```bash
-chmod +x ~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex
-```
-
-### Node.js errors
-
-The CLI script requires Node.js. Verify:
-
-```bash
-node --version
-```
-
-Should show v14 or higher (v18+ recommended for ES module support).
+Junctions normally work without special permissions. If creation fails, try running PowerShell as administrator.
 
 ## Getting Help
 
 - Report issues: https://github.com/obra/superpowers/issues
 - Main documentation: https://github.com/obra/superpowers
-- Blog post: https://blog.fsck.com/2025/10/27/skills-for-openai-codex/
-
-## Note
-
-Codex support is experimental and may require refinement based on user feedback. If you encounter issues, please report them on GitHub.

hooks/hooks.json

@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
         "hooks": [
           {
             "type": "command",
-            "command": "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/session-start.sh"
+            "command": "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/hooks/session-start.sh",
+            "async": true
           }
         ]
       }

hooks/session-start.sh

@@ -17,23 +17,17 @@ fi
 # Read using-superpowers content
 using_superpowers_content=$(cat "${PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/using-superpowers/SKILL.md" 2>&1 || echo "Error reading using-superpowers skill")
 
-# Escape outputs for JSON using pure bash
+# Escape string for JSON embedding using bash parameter substitution.
+# Each ${s//old/new} is a single C-level pass - orders of magnitude
+# faster than the character-by-character loop this replaces.
 escape_for_json() {
-    local input="$1"
-    local output=""
-    local i char
-    for (( i=0; i<${#input}; i++ )); do
-        char="${input:$i:1}"
-        case "$char" in
-            $'\\') output+='\\' ;;
-            '"') output+='\"' ;;
-            $'\n') output+='\n' ;;
-            $'\r') output+='\r' ;;
-            $'\t') output+='\t' ;;
-            *) output+="$char" ;;
-        esac
-    done
-    printf '%s' "$output"
+    local s="$1"
+    s="${s//\\/\\\\}"
+    s="${s//\"/\\\"}"
+    s="${s//$'\n'/\\n}"
+    s="${s//$'\r'/\\r}"
+    s="${s//$'\t'/\\t}"
+    printf '%s' "$s"
 }
 
 using_superpowers_escaped=$(escape_for_json "$using_superpowers_content")

skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md

@@ -74,3 +74,11 @@ After all tasks complete and verified:
 - Reference skills when plan says to
 - Between batches: just report and wait
 - Stop when blocked, don't guess
+- Never start implementation on main/master branch without explicit user consent
+
+## Integration
+
+**Required workflow skills:**
+- **superpowers:using-git-worktrees** - REQUIRED: Set up isolated workspace before starting
+- **superpowers:writing-plans** - Creates the plan this skill executes
+- **superpowers:finishing-a-development-branch** - Complete development after all tasks

skills/subagent-driven-development/SKILL.md

@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ Done!
 ## Red Flags
 
 **Never:**
+- Start implementation on main/master branch without explicit user consent
 - Skip reviews (spec compliance OR code quality)
 - Proceed with unfixed issues
 - Dispatch multiple implementation subagents in parallel (conflicts)
@@ -229,6 +230,7 @@ Done!
 ## Integration
 
 **Required workflow skills:**
+- **superpowers:using-git-worktrees** - REQUIRED: Set up isolated workspace before starting
 - **superpowers:writing-plans** - Creates the plan this skill executes
 - **superpowers:requesting-code-review** - Code review template for reviewer subagents
 - **superpowers:finishing-a-development-branch** - Complete development after all tasks

skills/using-git-worktrees/SKILL.md

@@ -210,8 +210,9 @@ Ready to implement auth feature
 
 **Called by:**
 - **brainstorming** (Phase 4) - REQUIRED when design is approved and implementation follows
+- **subagent-driven-development** - REQUIRED before executing any tasks
+- **executing-plans** - REQUIRED before executing any tasks
 - Any skill needing isolated workspace
 
 **Pairs with:**
 - **finishing-a-development-branch** - REQUIRED for cleanup after work complete
-- **executing-plans** or **subagent-driven-development** - Work happens in this worktree

skills/writing-skills/SKILL.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ description: Use when creating new skills, editing existing skills, or verifying
 
 **Writing skills IS Test-Driven Development applied to process documentation.**
 
-**Personal skills live in agent-specific directories (`~/.claude/skills` for Claude Code, `~/.codex/skills` for Codex)** 
+**Personal skills live in agent-specific directories (`~/.claude/skills` for Claude Code, `~/.agents/skills/` for Codex)** 
 
 You write test cases (pressure scenarios with subagents), watch them fail (baseline behavior), write the skill (documentation), watch tests pass (agents comply), and refactor (close loopholes).
 

tests/claude-code/test-subagent-driven-development.sh

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ echo "Test 1: Skill loading..."
 
 output=$(run_claude "What is the subagent-driven-development skill? Describe its key steps briefly." 30)
 
-if assert_contains "$output" "subagent-driven-development" "Skill is recognized"; then
+if assert_contains "$output" "subagent-driven-development\|Subagent-Driven Development\|Subagent Driven" "Skill is recognized"; then
     : # pass
 else
     exit 1
@@ -136,4 +136,30 @@ fi
 
 echo ""
 
+# Test 8: Verify worktree requirement
+echo "Test 8: Worktree requirement..."
+
+output=$(run_claude "What workflow skills are required before using subagent-driven-development? List any prerequisites or required skills." 30)
+
+if assert_contains "$output" "using-git-worktrees\|worktree" "Mentions worktree requirement"; then
+    : # pass
+else
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo ""
+
+# Test 9: Verify main branch warning
+echo "Test 9: Main branch red flag..."
+
+output=$(run_claude "In subagent-driven-development, is it okay to start implementation directly on the main branch?" 30)
+
+if assert_contains "$output" "worktree\|feature.*branch\|not.*main\|never.*main\|avoid.*main\|don't.*main\|consent\|permission" "Warns against main branch"; then
+    : # pass
+else
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo ""
+
 echo "=== All subagent-driven-development skill tests passed ==="