SuperClaw - Agent Development Workflow

SuperClaw brings systematic, professional software development to OpenClaw agents. Based on proven patterns from Superpowers, adapted for the agent community.

Philosophy

• Test-Driven Development - Write tests first, always
• Systematic over ad-hoc - Process over guessing
• Complexity reduction - Simplicity as primary goal
• Evidence over claims - Verify before declaring success

Workflow Overview

SuperClaw follows a 4-phase workflow:

Brainstorm → Plan → Execute → Review

Phase 1: Brainstorm 🧠

When to use: Before writing any code

What it does:

• Asks clarifying questions about requirements
• Explores alternative approaches
• Identifies risks and constraints
• Creates a design document in chunks

Output: docs/superclaw/designs/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature>.md

Key Principle: Don't jump into code. Understand the problem first.

Phase 2: Write Plan 📝

When to use: After design approval

What it does:

• Breaks work into bite-sized tasks (2-5 minutes each)
• Maps file structure and responsibilities
• Specifies exact test criteria
• Includes verification steps

Output: docs/superclaw/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature>.md

Phase 3: Execute ⚡

When to use: After plan approval

What it does:

• Works through tasks sequentially
• Enforces RED-GREEN-REFACTOR TDD cycle
• Makes frequent commits
• Reports progress

Phase 4: Review ✅

When to use: Between tasks and at completion

What it does:

• Reviews code against plan
• Checks for spec compliance
• Identifies code quality issues
• Blocks progress on critical issues

Credits

Adapted from Superpowers by Jesse Vincent (obra). Reimagined for the OpenClaw and ChatClaw agent community.

MIT License - see LICENSE file