# How to Install i-have-adhd for Claude Code: Step-by-Step Guide > Learn to install i-have-adhd for Claude Code with our easy step by step guide. Enhance your Claude experience today by following this simple installation process. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-08-31 --- **To install i-have-adhd for Claude Code, add the plugin to Claude's marketplace with `claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd`, then install it with `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd`, and activate it using the `/i-have-adhd` slash command.** The **i-have-adhd** skill is a **Claude Code plugin** that restructures LLM responses into concise, action-first output designed for easier reading. It enforces 10 specific formatting rules—like leading with the next action and numbering multi-step tasks—without requiring you to manually clone or manage the repository. This guide covers the complete installation process from the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository, including permanent activation and customization options. --- ## Prerequisites Before installing, ensure you have: - **Claude Code** installed and configured on your system - Internet access for downloading the plugin from GitHub - Shell access to run CLI commands No local Git clone is required—Claude Code handles repository fetching automatically. --- ## Installation Steps ### Step 1: Add to Claude's Marketplace Claude Code maintains a personal plugin marketplace indexed by GitHub repository names. Register the skill first: ```bash claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd ``` This tells Claude Code where to find the skill definition and any future updates. ### Step 2: Install the Plugin Install the skill from the marketplace reference: ```bash claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` The `@i-have-adhd` suffix points to the default branch. Claude Code downloads the repository behind the scenes, reads [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), and registers the 10 output-formatting rules. ### Step 3: Activate the Skill Trigger the skill manually with: ``` /i-have-adhd ``` Claude will immediately switch to ADHD-friendly output: numbered steps, no filler text, and action-first phrasing. --- ## Permanent Activation To load **i-have-adhd automatically** in every Claude Code session, create the sentinel file: ```bash touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always ``` As documented in [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md), this file presence tells Claude Code to activate the skill at startup without requiring the slash command. --- ## How the Skill Works The installation pulls three key components from the `skills/i-have-adhd/` directory: | File | Purpose | |------|---------| | [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) | Contains 10 enforceable rules (e.g., "lead with the next action", "number multi-step tasks") | | [`agents/openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/agents/openai.yaml) | Backend configuration for OpenAI models | | [`agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/agents/gemini.toml) | Backend configuration for Gemini models | These files live at `.cursor/skills/i-have-adhd/` in the repository. Claude Code parses [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) to modify its response generation pipeline. --- ## Customizing the Skill To override default behavior: 1. Clone the repository locally: ```bash git clone https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd.git ``` 2. Edit [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) with your preferred rules 3. Reinstall from your modified copy: ```bash claude plugin install /path/to/local/i-have-adhd ``` Your custom [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) replaces the official ruleset. --- ## Verification Commands After installation, test with these prompts: | Test | Expected Output | |------|---------------| | "Explain how to bake bread" | Numbered steps starting with immediate action ("1. Mix 3 cups flour...") | | "What are the causes of WWI?" | Bulleted causes, no historical preamble | | "Debug this Python error" | Error-specific fix first, theory second | If responses remain verbose, re-run `/i-have-adhd` or check that `~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` exists for permanent mode. --- ## Summary - **Add**: `claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd` registers the source - **Install**: `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` downloads and activates - **Use**: `/i-have-adhd` triggers ADHD-friendly formatting on demand - **Persist**: `touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` enables auto-load - **Customize**: Edit [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) and reinstall from local path The skill requires no manual repository management—Claude Code handles updates automatically when the upstream source changes. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need to clone the repository to install i-have-adhd? No. Claude Code fetches `ayghri/i-have-adhd` automatically when you run the marketplace add and install commands. A local clone is only required if you want to customize [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) with your own rules. ### What does the `i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` syntax mean? The `@i-have-adhd` suffix specifies the Git branch to install from. The repository uses `i-have-adhd` as its default branch name rather than `main`. You can append any branch name to test development versions. ### Will the skill work with all Claude Code backends? Yes. The `agents/` directory contains [`openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/openai.yaml) and [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) configuration files that adapt the skill's rule enforcement to whichever LLM backend Claude Code is configured to use. ### How do I temporarily disable the skill if I enabled permanent activation? Remove or rename the sentinel file: `rm ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always`. Alternatively, start a fresh Claude Code session without the file present—changes take effect on next launch. ### Where are the 10 formatting rules defined? In [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) within the repository. These rules include directives like "start with the most important information" and "use numbered lists for sequential steps," which Claude Code's response parser enforces when the skill is active.