# How to Install a Custom Fork of i-have-adhd in Claude Code: Complete Guide > Install a custom fork of i-have-adhd in Claude Code easily. Follow our guide to add your fork, remove the original, and get your personalized version for improved productivity. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-08-08 --- **To install a custom fork of i-have-adhd in Claude Code, add your forked repository to the plugin marketplace, uninstall the upstream version, and reinstall from your fork to replace the default skill descriptor and rules.** The *i-have-adhd* repository by `ayghri` is distributed as a Claude Code plugin that modifies AI output to be more ADHD-friendly. Installing a custom fork allows you to personalize the formatting rules defined in the skill descriptor while maintaining the same plugin integration mechanics. ## Understanding the i-have-adhd Plugin Architecture The plugin architecture relies on a **front-matter descriptor** located at [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md). This file tells Claude Code how and when to load the skill, including metadata like `disable-model-invocation: true` and invocation rules. The actual ADHD-friendly formatting logic resides in separate hook files that reference this descriptor. When you install a custom fork, you are essentially swapping the upstream [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) and associated hook files with your modified versions, allowing Claude Code to apply your customized rules every time you invoke the skill. ## Step-by-Step Installation of a Custom Fork ### Step 1: Add the Upstream Plugin Source First, register the official plugin in Claude Code's marketplace so the system recognizes the plugin structure. This step is required even if you plan to replace it immediately with your fork. ```bash claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd ``` This command references the installation instructions found in [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) at lines 61-66 of the upstream repository. ### Step 2: Install the Upstream Plugin Install the official version to initialize the plugin directory structure. This ensures Claude Code creates the necessary configuration paths before you swap in your custom version. ```bash claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` ### Step 3: Fork and Customize the Repository Create your own version of the plugin by forking the repository on GitHub, then modify the skill rules: 1. Fork `ayghri/i-have-adhd` to your personal GitHub account. 2. Edit [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) in your fork to adjust the ADHD-friendly formatting rules or update the metadata description. 3. Commit and push your changes to your forked repository. The [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file controls the skill's name, description, and behavioral flags, making it the primary file to customize for your needs. ### Step 4: Replace with Your Custom Fork Remove the upstream plugin and install your forked version using the following sequence. This workflow is documented in the repository's [`README.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/README.md) at lines 77-84. ```bash claude plugin uninstall i-have-adhd claude plugin marketplace remove i-have-adhd claude plugin marketplace add /i-have-adhd claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` Replace `` with your actual GitHub username. This sequence ensures no conflicts exist between the upstream and forked versions. ### Step 5: Invoke and Configure the Skill After installation, activate the skill manually: ```bash /i-have-adhd ``` Claude Code will now apply the ADHD-friendly rules from your custom [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) and hook files rather than the defaults. ## Enabling Always-On Mode (Optional) If you want the skill active for every Claude Code session without manually invoking it, create the always-on flag file: ```bash touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always ``` This configuration is detailed in the "Always-on (optional)" section of [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) at lines 91-99. When this file exists, Claude Code automatically loads your custom ADHD formatting rules at startup. ## Summary - The **i-have-adhd** plugin uses [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) as its configuration descriptor to define invocation rules and metadata. - Install a custom fork by removing the upstream plugin (`claude plugin uninstall i-have-adhd`), adding your fork to the marketplace (`claude plugin marketplace add /i-have-adhd`), and reinstalling. - Always customize the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file in your fork to modify how Claude Code formats ADHD-friendly output. - Use `touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` to enable the skill automatically for every session. - Reference [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) and [`README.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/README.md) in the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository for the latest installation workflows. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the skill configuration stored in the repository? The primary configuration resides in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md). This front-matter descriptor defines the skill's name, description, and behavioral flags such as `disable-model-invocation`. When you fork the repository, this is the critical file to modify to customize the plugin's behavior. ### Can I install the fork without first installing the upstream version? While you can attempt to add your fork directly to the marketplace, the official workflow documented in [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) recommends first installing the upstream version to ensure Claude Code initializes the correct plugin directory structure. This prevents path resolution errors when you later swap to your custom version. ### How do I revert to the official upstream version? Run the uninstall sequence to remove your fork, then re-add the original repository: ```bash claude plugin uninstall i-have-adhd claude plugin marketplace remove /i-have-adhd claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` This restores the default [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) and hook files from the official `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository. ### What changes require a reinstall versus a simple file edit? If you modify [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) or any hook files in your forked repository on GitHub, you must run `claude plugin uninstall i-have-adhd` followed by `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` to pull the latest changes. Claude Code does not automatically sync plugin updates from remote repositories; manual reinstallation is required to refresh the local plugin cache.