# How to Install i-have-adhd for Gemini CLI: Command vs Extension Setup > Install i-have-adhd for Gemini CLI easily. Choose between command or extension setup to enhance your workflow with ADHD-friendly rules. Get started now. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-09-11 --- **You can install i-have-adhd for Gemini CLI either as an opt-in custom command by placing [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) in `~/.gemini/commands`, or as an always-on extension via `gemini extensions install https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd`, both leveraging the core ADHD-friendly rules defined in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) and [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md).** The `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository provides a specialized skill that reformats Gemini CLI responses to prioritize clarity, action items, and structured bullet points—ideal for users who prefer concise, high-density information. Installing this tool allows you to receive responses that follow specific ADHD-friendly conventions, whether you need occasional assistance or want every conversation structured this way. ## Choose Your Installation Method Gemini CLI supports two distinct ways to load the i-have-adhd skill, each suited to different workflows. **Custom Command (Opt-In):** Place the [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) file from `skills/i-have-adhd/agents/` into `~/.gemini/commands`. This creates a slash command (`/i-have-adhd`) that activates the skill rules only when explicitly invoked during a session. **Extension (Always-On):** Install the repository as a CLI extension. This loads [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md) and [`gemini-extension.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini-extension.json) automatically, applying the ADHD-friendly formatting from the first message of every conversation without manual activation. ## Method 1: Install as a Custom Command This lightweight approach stores the skill as a command file that you trigger manually. The configuration resides in [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml) within the repository. Create the commands directory and download the configuration file: ```bash mkdir -p ~/.gemini/commands curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml \ -o ~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml ``` This places the TOML file at `~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml`, containing the prompt template that enforces the ADHD-friendly response rules. ### Activate the Skill in a Session Start a new Gemini CLI session and type: ``` /i-have-adhd ``` The skill becomes active immediately for that session only, modifying subsequent responses according to the rules in [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md). ## Method 2: Install as an Always-On Extension For persistent application across all conversations, install the repository as a Gemini CLI extension: ```bash gemini extensions install https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd ``` This command clones the repository and reads [`gemini-extension.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini-extension.json), which instructs Gemini CLI to load [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md). The markdown file imports the full rule set from [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), ensuring every response follows ADHD-friendly formatting without requiring the slash command. ## Verify the Installation Confirm successful setup using repository-specific commands. For the custom command route: ```bash ls ~/.gemini/commands ``` You should see [`i-have-adhd.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/i-have-adhd.toml) listed. You can also type `/` in a running Gemini session and verify that `i-have-adhd` appears in the autocomplete list. For the extension route: ```bash gemini extensions list ``` The output should display `i-have-adhd` among installed extensions. ## Update or Remove the Skill Maintenance commands differ based on your installation method. **Updating:** For the custom command, rerun the original `curl` command to overwrite the file: ```bash curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml \ -o ~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml ``` For the extension, use the CLI's built-in update mechanism: ```bash gemini extensions update i-have-adhd ``` **Uninstalling:** Remove the custom command file: ```bash rm ~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml ``` Or uninstall the extension: ```bash gemini extensions uninstall i-have-adhd ``` ## Summary - **Two installation paths exist:** An opt-in custom command (`~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml`) for manual activation, or an always-on extension via `gemini extensions install`. - **Core rules reside in** [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) and [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md), with the command route using [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml) as the entry point. - **Activation differs by method:** The custom command requires typing `/i-have-adhd` per session, while the extension applies rules automatically via [`gemini-extension.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini-extension.json). - **Updates are route-specific:** Use `curl` for commands and `gemini extensions update` for extensions. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the difference between the custom command and extension installation methods? The custom command method places [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) in `~/.gemini/commands`, creating an opt-in `/i-have-adhd` slash command that activates the skill only when you type it during a session. The extension method installs the full repository as a plugin that loads [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md) automatically, making the ADHD-friendly rules active from the first message of every conversation without manual invocation. ### Where are the core ADHD-friendly response rules defined in the repository? The source of truth for the ten ADHD-friendly response rules is [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md). The custom command in [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml) references these rules in its prompt template, while the extension route loads them through [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md), which imports the skill definitions for always-on application. ### Can I use both the custom command and extension methods simultaneously? Yes, you can install both methods simultaneously. However, if you have the extension active, the rules are already applied to every message, making the custom command redundant unless you want to explicitly re-invoke or verify the formatting rules at a specific point in the conversation. ### How do I update the i-have-adhd skill to the latest version from the main branch? For custom command installations, rerun the `curl` command to download the latest [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) from the main branch to `~/.gemini/commands/i-have-adhd.toml`. For extension installations, execute `gemini extensions update i-have-adhd` to fetch the latest repository changes and reload [`GEMINI.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/GEMINI.md) and [`gemini-extension.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini-extension.json).