When Stuck - Problem-Solving Dispatch

Name: When Stuck - Problem-Solving Dispatch
Author: obra/superpowers-skills

$npx mdskill add obra/superpowers-skills/When Stuck - Problem-Solving Dispatch

Directs agents to appropriate problem-solving techniques when stuck, based on specific symptoms.

Helps identify which technique to apply for different types of stuck-ness, such as complexity or bugs.
Does not integrate with external tools or services; it is a standalone decision-making aid.
Uses a flowchart to match stuck symptoms like excessive complexity to techniques like simplification.
Presents recommendations through a structured dispatch graph, guiding agents to next steps.

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