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Automates the final steps of a development branch, including testing, merging, and deployment. Benefits operations teams by reducing manual effort and ensuring consistent workflows. Integrates with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.

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Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~20 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

https://blog.fsck.com/2025/10/09/superpowers/

How to Use

["Identify the development branch you want to automate and ensure all code changes are committed.","Check the CI/CD pipeline configuration in your tool (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to ensure it is set up for automation.","Review the deployment checklist in the documentation to ensure all steps are clear and up-to-date.","Run the automation prompt in your AI tool, providing the necessary placeholders.","Monitor the automation process and verify the deployment in the staging environment."]

Use Cases

Automatically verify tests before merging a development branch.

Present options for merging, pull requests, or discarding changes based on task completion.

Clean up the worktree after finishing development tasks to maintain a tidy project environment.

Facilitate collaboration by ensuring all team members are aligned on branch finalization decisions.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Automate the final steps for the development branch named [BRANCH_NAME] in the [REPOSITORY]. Ensure all tests pass, merge into the main branch, and deploy to the staging environment. Use the CI/CD pipeline configured in [CI_TOOL] and follow the deployment checklist in [DOCUMENTATION_LINK].

Example Output

The automation process for the development branch 'feature/user-authentication' in the 'ecommerce-platform' repository has been successfully completed. All unit and integration tests passed with 100% coverage. The branch was merged into the main branch using the pull request #456. The deployment to the staging environment was successful, and the application is now available at [STAGING_URL]. The deployment checklist was followed, and all post-deployment checks were completed. The deployment log can be found at [LOG_LINK].