How to Disable Model Invocation for i-have-adhd in Claude Code

Set disable-model-invocation: true in skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md and remove the opt-in flag file ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always to prevent automatic skill activation.

Claude Code applies skills automatically to every response unless explicitly configured otherwise. The i-have-adhd skill from ayghri/i-have-adhd ships with safeguards against unwanted model invocation, but understanding how these controls work ensures the skill stays dormant until you explicitly need it.

Understanding the Disable Mechanism

Claude Code reads skill behavior from front-matter in each skill's SKILL.md file. The disable-model-invocation flag acts as a circuit breaker: when present and set to true, the skill cannot activate automatically through model inference.

In skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md (line 4), this flag is already configured:

---
disable-model-invocation: true
---

This single line ensures the skill remains off by default across all sessions.

Verifying the Disable Flag is Set

Before making changes, confirm the existing configuration:

# Check the front-matter for the disable flag

grep -A2 "^disable-model-invocation:" skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md

Expected output:

disable-model-invocation: true

If this line appears, no further action is needed—the skill is already blocked from automatic invocation.

Removing the Always-On Override

Even with disable-model-invocation: true, an opt-in flag file can force the skill active. The file ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always overrides all front-matter settings when present.

To ensure complete disablement:

# Remove the always-on flag if it exists

rm -f ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always

After deletion, restart Claude Code to reload skill configurations.

Restoring the Disable Flag if Missing

If SKILL.md was edited and the flag removed, restore it with:

# Re-add or fix the disable-model-invocation line in the front-matter

sed -i '/^---$/,/^---$/ s/disable-model-invocation:.*/disable-model-invocation: true/' \
    skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md

Then restart Claude Code.

Manual Invocation When Needed

With model invocation disabled, activate the skill explicitly by typing:

/i-have-adhd

This command bypasses the disable flag, running the skill for that specific interaction only.

Key Files Controlling Model Invocation

• skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md — Contains the disable-model-invocation: true front-matter flag at line 4. This is the primary control for automatic invocation.
• ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always — Optional user file that forces the skill on every session; must be absent for disablement to take effect.
• README.md — Documents the restart requirement after configuration changes and the /i-have-adhd manual trigger.
• INSTALL.md — Explains the disable-model-invocation behavior during setup.

Summary

• Default behavior: i-have-adhd ships with disable-model-invocation: true in SKILL.md, blocking automatic model invocation.
• Override check: Delete ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always to prevent forced activation.
• Verification: Use grep to confirm the flag in front-matter.
• Activation: Type /i-have-adhd to manually trigger the skill when needed.
• Restart requirement: Claude Code must reload to recognize configuration changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I remove disable-model-invocation from SKILL.md?

Claude Code will attempt to apply the i-have-adhd skill automatically to relevant responses. The skill will activate based on model inference without requiring the /i-have-adhd command. Restore the flag to regain explicit control.

Does the .i-have-adhd-always file override SKILL.md settings?

Yes. The presence of ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always forces the skill active on every session regardless of front-matter configuration. Delete this file and restart Claude Code to return to disabled-by-default mode.

Why must I restart Claude Code after changing these files?

Claude Code parses skill front-matter and configuration files at startup. Changes to SKILL.md or the removal of flag files are not hot-reloaded; a restart ensures the new configuration state is read and applied to subsequent sessions.

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