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