v5.0.4
obra/superpowersv5.0.4Mar 17, 2026by obra
AI Summary
Dramatically reduces token usage and execution time by refining review loops with single whole-plan review, tighter calibration, and streamlined checklists.
Key Highlights
- Single whole-plan review instead of chunk-by-chunk
- Raised bar for blocking issues with calibration section
- Reduced max review iterations from 5 to 3
- Streamlined reviewer checklists (7 to 4-5 categories)
- One-line OpenCode plugin install
New Features
- Single-pass whole-plan review
- Calibrated reviewer prompts
- Simplified checklist structure
- Auto-registering skills directory via config hook
Full Release Notes
### Review Loop Refinements Dramatically reduces token usage and speeds up spec and plan reviews by eliminating unnecessary review passes and tightening reviewer focus. - **Single whole-plan review** — plan reviewer now reviews the complete plan in one pass instead of chunk-by-chunk. Removed all chunk-related concepts (`## Chunk N:` headings, 1000-line chunk limits, per-chunk dispatch). - **Raised the bar for blocking issues** — both spec and plan reviewer prompts now include a "Calibration" section: only flag issues that would cause real problems during implementation. Minor wording, stylistic preferences, and formatting quibbles should not block approval. - **Reduced max review iterations** — from 5 to 3 for both spec and plan review loops. If the reviewer is calibrated correctly, 3 rounds is plenty. - **Streamlined reviewer checklists** — spec reviewer trimmed from 7 categories to 5; plan reviewer from 7 to 4. Removed formatting-focused checks (task syntax, chunk size) in favor of substance (buildability, spec alignment). ### OpenCode - **One-line plugin install** — OpenCode plugin now auto-registers the skills directory via a `config` hook. No symlinks or `skills.paths` config needed. Install is just adding one line to `opencode.json`. (PR #753) - **Added `package.json`** so OpenCode can install superpowers as an npm package from git. ### Bug Fixes - **Verify server actually stopped** — `stop-server.sh` now confirms the process is dead before reporting success. SIGTERM + 2s wait + SIGKILL fallback. Reports failure if the process survives. (PR #751) - **Generic agent language** — brainstorm companion waiting page now says "the agent" instead of "Claude".