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Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response.
Install Using Superjawn
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawn --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .claude/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .claude/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawnType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawn --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .agents/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .agents/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawn --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .cursor/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .cursor/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git --path superjawn/skills/using-superjawn--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawn --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .gemini/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .gemini/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawnInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .github/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .github/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism using-superjawn --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn .opencode/skills/using-superjawn && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "using-superjawn" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/superjawn/skills/using-superjawn into .opencode/skills/using-superjawn/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "using-superjawn", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
using-superjawn- GitHub stars
- 416
- Token cost
- ~1.5k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 551 words
- Files
- 5 (incl. references)
- Skills in repo
- 53
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response.
- Works in 3 steps: User's explicit instructions (CLAUDE.md,… → superjawn skills, override default… → Default system prompt, lowest priority
- Starting any conversation
- SKILL.md covers Instruction Priority, How to Access Skills, Platform Adaptation and The Rule, plus 4 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Using Superjawn is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response. Use when starting any conversation.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 6 other files, including reference files (for example `agents/openai.yaml`, `references/codex-tools.md` and `references/copilot-tools.md`).
It sits in Agent Workflows. The repository describes itself as: Claude Code skills for journalism, media, and academia - verification, FOIA, data journalism, academic writing, and more. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Starting any conversation
Example prompts
- “Use the using-superjawn skill to establish how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response”
- “/using-superjawn”
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- User's explicit instructions (CLAUDE.md, GEMINI.md, AGENTS.md, direct requests), highest priority
- superjawn skills, override default system behavior where they conflict
- Default system prompt, lowest priority
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit e3e2172. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are dot).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Using Superjawn loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.5k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 36 tokens; SKILL.md has 551 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism at commit e3e2172, republished under its MIT licence (© jamditis). 551 words, ~1,532 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/using-superjawn/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- using-superjawn
- description
- Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response. Use when starting any conversation.
<!--
Adapted from obra/superpowers using-superpowers skill (v5.0.7), MIT-licensed,
copyright 2025 Jesse Vincent. Modifications copyright 2026 Joe Amditis.
v0.6.0 ports as a renamed consumer skill: directory + frontmatter `name:` field
move from `using-superpowers` to `using-superjawn` so the bootstrap skill
matches the local plugin's identity. Two body references to the system name
("Superpowers skills") are rebranded to "superjawn skills" to match. The rename
makes byte-parity with upstream impossible by definition; `skill_md_parity` is
false in the manifest and `upstream_name` is set to `using-superpowers` so the
validator's parity + supporting-file checks resolve against the right upstream
directory.
See CREDITS.md.
--><SUBAGENT-STOP>
If you were dispatched as a subagent to execute a specific task, skip this skill.
</SUBAGENT-STOP><EXTREMELY-IMPORTANT>
If you think there is even a 1% chance a skill might apply to what you are doing, you ABSOLUTELY MUST invoke the skill.IF A SKILL APPLIES TO YOUR TASK, YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. YOU MUST USE IT.
This is not negotiable. This is not optional. You cannot rationalize your way out of this.
</EXTREMELY-IMPORTANT>
Instruction Priority
superjawn skills override default system prompt behavior, but user instructions always take precedence:
- User's explicit instructions (CLAUDE.md, GEMINI.md, AGENTS.md, direct requests), highest priority
- superjawn skills, override default system behavior where they conflict
- Default system prompt, lowest priority
If CLAUDE.md, GEMINI.md, or AGENTS.md says "skip the research phase" and a skill says "always research first," follow the user's instructions. The user is in control.
How to Access Skills
In Claude Code: Use the Skill tool. When you invoke a skill, its content is loaded and presented to you, follow it directly. Never use the Read tool on skill files.
In Copilot CLI: Use the skill tool. Skills are auto-discovered from installed plugins. The skill tool works the same as Claude Code's Skill tool.
In Gemini CLI: Skills activate via the activate_skill tool. Gemini loads skill metadata at session start and activates the full content on demand.
In other environments: Check your platform's documentation for how skills are loaded.
Platform Adaptation
Skills use Claude Code tool names. Non-CC platforms: see references/copilot-tools.md (Copilot CLI), references/codex-tools.md (Codex) for tool equivalents. Gemini CLI users get the tool mapping loaded automatically via GEMINI.md.
Using Skills
The Rule
Invoke relevant or requested skills BEFORE any response or action. Even a 1% chance a skill might apply means that you should invoke the skill to check. If an invoked skill turns out to be wrong for the situation, you don't need to use it.
digraph skill_flow {
"User message received" [shape=doublecircle];
"About to EnterPlanMode?" [shape=doublecircle];
"Already brainstormed?" [shape=diamond];
"Invoke brainstorming skill" [shape=box];
"Might any skill apply?" [shape=diamond];
"Invoke Skill tool" [shape=box];
"Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'" [shape=box];
"Has checklist?" [shape=diamond];
"Create TodoWrite todo per item" [shape=box];
"Follow skill exactly" [shape=box];
"Respond (including clarifications)" [shape=doublecircle];
"About to EnterPlanMode?" -> "Already brainstormed?";
"Already brainstormed?" -> "Invoke brainstorming skill" [label="no"];
"Already brainstormed?" -> "Might any skill apply?" [label="yes"];
"Invoke brainstorming skill" -> "Might any skill apply?";
"User message received" -> "Might any skill apply?";
"Might any skill apply?" -> "Invoke Skill tool" [label="yes, even 1%"];
"Might any skill apply?" -> "Respond (including clarifications)" [label="definitely not"];
"Invoke Skill tool" -> "Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'";
"Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'" -> "Has checklist?";
"Has checklist?" -> "Create TodoWrite todo per item" [label="yes"];
"Has checklist?" -> "Follow skill exactly" [label="no"];
"Create TodoWrite todo per item" -> "Follow skill exactly";
}Show full SKILL.md (234 more words)Show less
Red Flags
These thoughts mean STOP, you're rationalizing:
| Thought | Reality |
|---|---|
| "This is just a simple question" | Questions are tasks. Check for skills. |
| "I need more context first" | Skill check comes BEFORE clarifying questions. |
| "Let me explore the codebase first" | Skills tell you HOW to explore. Check first. |
| "I can check git/files quickly" | Files lack conversation context. Check for skills. |
| "Let me gather information first" | Skills tell you HOW to gather information. |
| "This doesn't need a formal skill" | If a skill exists, use it. |
| "I remember this skill" | Skills evolve. Read current version. |
| "This doesn't count as a task" | Action = task. Check for skills. |
| "The skill is overkill" | Simple things become complex. Use it. |
| "I'll just do this one thing first" | Check BEFORE doing anything. |
| "This feels productive" | Undisciplined action wastes time. Skills prevent this. |
| "I know what that means" | Knowing the concept ≠ using the skill. Invoke it. |
Skill Priority
When multiple skills could apply, use this order:
- Process skills first (brainstorming, debugging) - these determine HOW to approach the task
- Implementation skills second (frontend-design, mcp-builder) - these guide execution
"Let's build X" → brainstorming first, then implementation skills. "Fix this bug" → debugging first, then domain-specific skills.
Skill Types
Rigid (debugging, verification): Follow exactly. Don't adapt away discipline.
Flexible (patterns): Adapt principles to context.
The skill itself tells you which.
User Instructions
Instructions say WHAT, not HOW. "Add X" or "Fix Y" doesn't mean skip workflows.
© jamditis, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
SKILL.md and 4 other files (references) in superjawn/skills/using-superjawn of jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.
- SKILL.md
- agents/openai.yaml
- references/codex-tools.md
- references/copilot-tools.md
- references/gemini-tools.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit e3e2172
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Superjawn this skilljamditis/claude-skills-journalism | 416 | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| MCP Server Builderanthropics/skills | 180k | 62 repos | ~2.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Hook Development for Claude Code Pluginsanthropics/claude-plugins-official | 37k | 11 repos | ~4.1k | Automated safety check: Notes | Apache-2.0 | |
| Using Superpowersfarm-fe/farm | 5.6k | 34 repos | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Executing Plans Inlineobra/superpowers | 296k | 2 repos | ~5.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Claude Code Agent Developmentanthropics/claude-plugins-official | 37k | 8 repos | ~2.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Using Superjawn
What does Using Superjawn do?
Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response. Using Superjawn is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Establishes how to find and use skills, requiring Skill tool invocation before any response.
When should I use Using Superjawn?
Using Superjawn fits situations like: starting any conversation.
How do I install Using Superjawn in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (superjawn/skills/using-superjawn in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .claude/skills/using-superjawn in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Using Superjawn in Codex?
Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (superjawn/skills/using-superjawn in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .agents/skills/using-superjawn in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Using Superjawn in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill using-superjawn -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/using-superjawn, .gemini/skills/using-superjawn, .github/skills/using-superjawn and .opencode/skills/using-superjawn in your project.
What does Using Superjawn need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Using Superjawn is instructions for the agent only.
Does Using Superjawn access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Using Superjawn safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Using Superjawn use?
Using Superjawn is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Using Superjawn use?
About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 1.9k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
What are the alternatives to Using Superjawn?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Using Superjawn: MCP Server Builder (anthropics/skills, 180k stars), Hook Development for Claude Code Plugins (anthropics/claude-plugins-official, 37k stars), Using Superpowers (farm-fe/farm, 5.6k stars) and Executing Plans Inline (obra/superpowers, 296k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Using Superjawn?
jamditis (a GitHub user) maintains it in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism, which has 416 GitHub stars. The repository holds 53 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 4, 2026.
Source: jamditis/claude-skills-journalism on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.