i-have-adhd
A skill to stop your coding agent from burying the answer. ADHD-friendly output.
i-have-adhd is an agent skill designed to prevent AI coding assistants from producing verbose, unfocused responses by enforcing ADHD-friendly output formatting. It restructures assistant replies to lead with the immediate next action, number multi-step instructions, and eliminate unnecessary preamble or pleasantries. The skill applies 10 strict rules that prioritize clarity, brevity, and concrete next steps, making it easier to extract actionable guidance from long conversations. Developers install it by directing their AI assistant to load the skill definition from the GitHub repository.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Debugging authentication flows where you need quick, actionable file and line-number guidance
- 02Managing long coding sessions without losing track of the current task state
- 03Getting dependency update instructions without wading through explanations
- 04Receiving test failure diagnostics that immediately specify which command to run
- 05Working through API integration tasks with clear, numbered implementation steps
- 06Refactoring code when you need the exact file path and line range to edit, not commentary
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i-have-adhd — FAQ
What is the i-have-adhd agent skill?+
It's a prompt-based skill that restructures AI coding assistant responses to be concise, action-first, and free of unnecessary explanations. You don't need an ADHD diagnosis to benefit from clearer, more focused answers.
How do I install the i-have-adhd skill?+
Paste the installation prompt from the README into your AI assistant's chat, instructing it to load the skill from the GitHub repository. Alternatively, follow the manual installation steps in INSTALL.md to configure your specific AI client.
Which AI assistants work with i-have-adhd?+
The skill is designed for coding assistants that can load external skill definitions, including Claude Code and similar LLM-based development tools. Check your assistant's plugin or skill marketplace for compatibility.
Do I need API keys or special prerequisites?+
No API keys are required. You only need a compatible AI coding assistant that supports loading custom skill files from GitHub repositories.
Is the i-have-adhd skill free to use?+
Yes, it's open-source software released under the MIT License, free for personal and commercial use.
Can I customize the response rules?+
Yes, fork the repository and edit the SKILL.md file to adjust the 10 rules to your preferences, then point your assistant to your forked version.
How do I install i-have-adhd?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. i-have-adhd is a skill — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is i-have-adhd free?+
i-have-adhd is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.