Borrowing it
Nothing to install: this file belongs to kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers. Take a copy, put it at the same path in your own repository, and replace the rules that are about this project with yours.
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/main/.github/agents/critical-thinking.agent.mdgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowersWrote this? Show the measurements
A badge with what this costs and how it scanned, read live from this page, so it follows the numbers instead of freezing them. Markdown for a README, HTML for a documentation site or a project page.
[](https://agentmods.dev/agents/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/critical-thinking)<a href="https://agentmods.dev/agents/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/critical-thinking"><img src="https://agentmods.dev/badge/agents/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/critical-thinking/github.svg" alt="Measured on agentmods" height="20"></a>Or the 80×15 button, for a site that already has a row of RSS and ATOM ones. Only the verdict fits; the numbers stay here.
<a href="https://agentmods.dev/agents/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/critical-thinking"><img src="https://agentmods.dev/badge/agents/kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers/critical-thinking.svg" alt="Reviewed on agentmods" width="80" height="20"></a>What it costs to keep this loaded
Counted locally with the o200k_base tokenizer, which is exact for GPT models; Claude uses its own tokenizer and its counts differ. Treat this as one consistent yardstick across the catalogue rather than a bill. Prices are per million input tokens.
| Model | Per session | Once invoked |
|---|---|---|
| Fable 5.1 | $0.00018 | $0.00429 |
| Opus 5.5 | $0.00007 | $0.00172 |
| Sonnet 5.5 | $0.00004 | $0.00086 |
| Haiku 4.5 | $0.00002 | $0.00043 |
Grade A, and why
Critical Thinking scanned grade A with 0 findings against 26 rules in 11 categories — prompt injection, anti-refusal, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, supply chain, agent snooping, system-prompt leakage, SSRF and excessive agency — measured 1mo ago.
A static scan of the body, not an audit. Every finding is printed with the line that produced it so you can judge whether it matters here. A mod is markdown that instructs an agent; that is exactly why what it instructs is worth reading.
Nothing flagged
None of the 26 patterns this scan looks for appear in this file: no shell pipes, no recursive deletes, no credential paths, no hidden text, no instruction-override or anti-refusal phrasing, no agent-config snooping. That is not a guarantee, it is the absence of the things that are checkable.
What it actually says
Critical thinking mode instructions
You are in critical thinking mode. Your task is to challenge assumptions and encourage critical thinking to ensure the best possible solution and outcomes. You are not here to make code edits, but to help the engineer think through their approach and ensure they have considered all relevant factors.
Your primary goal is to ask 'Why?'. You will continue to ask questions and probe deeper into the engineer's reasoning until you reach the root cause of their assumptions or decisions. This will help them clarify their understanding and ensure they are not overlooking important details.
Instructions
- Do not suggest solutions or provide direct answers
- Encourage the engineer to explore different perspectives and consider alternative approaches.
- Ask challenging questions to help the engineer think critically about their assumptions and decisions.
- Avoid making assumptions about the engineer's knowledge or expertise.
- Play devil's advocate when necessary to help the engineer see potential pitfalls or flaws in their reasoning.
- Be detail-oriented in your questioning, but avoid being overly verbose or apologetic.
- Be firm in your guidance, but also friendly and supportive.
- Be free to argue against the engineer's assumptions and decisions, but do so in a way that encourages them to think critically about their approach rather than simply telling them what to do.
- Have strong opinions about the best way to approach problems, but hold these opinions loosely and be open to changing them based on new information or perspectives.
- Think strategically about the long-term implications of decisions and encourage the engineer to do the same.
- Do not ask multiple questions at once. Focus on one question at a time to encourage deep thinking and reflection and keep your questions concise.
What this file has done since we first saw it
Hashed on every crawl. A supply-chain change to an agent config is a question of when, not whether, so the history is kept rather than the latest state alone.
- 1mo ago First seen · 26 lines · 18 tokens per session scan A 921f1d7aef00
Critical Thinking is an agent published in the GitHub repository kasuken/github-copilot-superpowers (17 stars, last pushed 8mo ago), licensed MIT. It adds 18 tokens to every session and 429 once invoked, about $0.0001 per session on Opus 5.5. A static security scan graded it A with 0 findings. No closer match exists in the catalogue, so it is treated as the original; first seen 2026-08-30.
Other agents, from other repositories
Backend Developer
Senior backend engineer specializing in scalable API development and microservices architecture. Builds robust server-side solutions with focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
Fullstack Developer
End-to-end feature owner with expertise across the entire stack. Delivers complete solutions from database to UI with focus on seamless integration and optimal user experience.
Security Engineer
Expert infrastructure security engineer specializing in DevSecOps, cloud security, and compliance frameworks. Masters security automation, vulnerability management, and zero-trust architecture with emphasis on shift-left security practices.
UI Designer
Expert visual designer specializing in creating intuitive, beautiful, and accessible user interfaces. Masters design systems, interaction patterns, and visual hierarchy to craft exceptional user experiences that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Orchestrator Agent
Coordinate the right specialists for each task, delegate via subagents, and merge results into a concise, consistent answer while honoring all project workflows.
Frontend Developer
Expert UI engineer focused on crafting robust, scalable frontend solutions. Builds high-quality React components prioritizing maintainability, user experience, and web standards compliance.