# How to Install i-have-adhd on Claude Code: A Complete Guide > Install i-have-adhd on Claude Code with this simple guide. Add the repository, install, and activate the skill using straightforward commands for enhanced productivity. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-08-06 --- **To install the i-have-adhd skill on Claude Code, add the repository to Claude's marketplace with `claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd`, then install it using `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd`, and activate it with the `/i-have-adhd` slash command.** The **i-have-adhd** skill is an open-source plugin for Claude Code that reformats the AI's responses into concise, action-first output designed specifically for users with ADHD. According to the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository, the skill enforces 10 specific formatting rules—such as "lead with the next action" and "number multi-step tasks"—to reduce cognitive load and eliminate filler text. The implementation lives in the `skills/i-have-adhd` directory, where the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file defines the behavioral rules and the `agents` subdirectory contains backend configurations for OpenAI and Gemini models. ## What Does the i-have-adhd Skill Do? The **i-have-adhd** skill modifies Claude's default response style to prioritize clarity and executive function support. As implemented in `ayghri/i-have-adhd`, the skill leverages the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file located at [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) to instruct the LLM to lead every response with immediate actions, number all multi-step tasks sequentially, and eliminate conversational filler. The `agents` subdirectory 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 specify which model backends can execute the skill's instructions according to their respective API specifications. ## Prerequisites Before installing the **i-have-adhd** skill on Claude Code, ensure you have: - Claude Code CLI installed and authenticated with your Anthropic account - Network access to fetch the repository from GitHub - Write permissions to your home directory to create the optional permanent activation sentinel file ## Installation Steps Installing the **i-have-adhd** skill requires two CLI commands to register and download the plugin from the GitHub repository. ### Step 1: Add to Claude's Marketplace First, register the repository in Claude's personal plugin marketplace: ```bash claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd ``` This command tells Claude Code to track the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository as an available skill source without immediately downloading it. ### Step 2: Install the Skill Next, install the specific skill from the marketplace: ```bash claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` The `@i-have-adhd` suffix targets the default branch of the repository. Claude Code automatically fetches the repository contents, including the [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) definition file and the agent configurations in `skills/i-have-adhd/agents/`. ## Activating the Skill Once installed, invoke the skill using the slash command: ``` /i-have-adhd ``` After activation, Claude formats all subsequent responses according to the ADHD-friendly rules defined in the repository's [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file, leading with actionable steps and avoiding unnecessary preamble. ## Permanent Activation To load the **i-have-adhd** skill automatically in every Claude Code session without manually typing the slash command, create a sentinel file in your home directory: ```bash touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always ``` When this file exists, Claude Code applies the skill's formatting rules at startup, ensuring consistent behavior across all conversations. Remove the file to disable automatic loading. ## Customizing the Skill Advanced users can modify the skill's behavior by editing the rule definitions. The behavioral logic resides in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), which contains the 10 formatting constraints that Claude follows. To customize the skill: 1. Fork or clone the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository locally 2. Edit [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) to adjust the rules to your preference 3. Reinstall the skill from your local copy or push changes to your fork and install from there This approach preserves the backend configurations in [`agents/openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/agents/openai.yaml) and [`agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/agents/gemini.toml) while allowing you to tailor the ADHD-friendly formatting to your specific workflow needs. ## Summary - **Installation requires two commands**: `claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd` followed by `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` - **Activation** occurs via the `/i-have-adhd` slash command or permanently via `touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` - **Core files**: The skill logic lives in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), with backend support in [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/openai.yaml) and [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) - **No local clone required**: Claude Code fetches and updates the repository automatically from GitHub - **Customizable**: Edit [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) to modify the 10 formatting rules enforced by the skill ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need to clone the repository manually to install i-have-adhd on Claude Code? No manual cloning is required. Claude Code fetches the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository automatically when you run the marketplace add and install commands. The CLI downloads the skill definition files—including [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) and the agent configurations—directly from GitHub and keeps them updated behind the scenes. ### Can I use the i-have-adhd skill with different AI models? Yes. The repository includes backend-specific configuration files in the `skills/i-have-adhd/agents/` directory: [`openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/openai.yaml) for OpenAI models and [`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml) for Gemini models. These files tell Claude Code which model backends are compatible with the skill's formatting rules, allowing the skill to work across different underlying LLM providers. ### How do I temporarily disable the skill after permanent activation? To disable automatic loading, remove the sentinel file from your home directory by running `rm ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always`. This stops the skill from auto-loading in future Claude Code sessions. For the current session only, you can request standard formatting by explicitly asking Claude to respond without the ADHD-optimized style, though creating a new session after removing the sentinel file ensures standard behavior. ### What makes the i-have-adhd skill different from standard Claude Code formatting? The skill enforces 10 specific constraints defined in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) that optimize for executive function support. Unlike standard Claude responses, which may include conversational filler and unprioritized information, the skill requires leading with immediate actions, numbering all steps, and eliminating preamble—specific accommodations that reduce cognitive load for users with ADHD.