# How to Install i-have-adhd on Cursor: Complete Setup Guide > Learn how to install i-have-adhd on Cursor with this guide. Run a simple command to add the skill and activate it in chat for ADHD optimized formatting. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-08-06 --- **Install the i-have-adhd skill in Cursor by running `npx skills add ayghri/i-have-adhd -a cursor -y`, then activate it in any chat by typing `/i-have-adhd` to enable ADHD-optimized output formatting.** The i-have-adhd skill enhances Cursor's responses with ADHD-focused formatting rules, making technical documentation more digestible. This guide covers the complete installation process from the `ayghri/i-have-adhd` repository using both automated CLI and manual methods. ## What is the i-have-adhd Skill? The i-have-adhd skill is an **Agent Skill** that follows the open Agent Skills specification. Cursor discovers these skills by scanning the `~/.cursor/skills/` directory (or a project-local `.cursor/skills/` directory) for valid skill definitions. The skill's core definition lives in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md). This file contains the front-matter (`name: i-have-adhd`) that Cursor uses to match the `/i-have-adhd` chat command to the skill folder, along with the rule set that shapes the ADHD-optimized output style. ## Prerequisites - **Node.js and npm** installed (required for the `npx` commands) - **Cursor editor** installed and configured ## Installation Methods You can install the skill using the official CLI tool or by manually copying the source files. ### Method 1: Install via npx CLI (Recommended) The fastest way to install i-have-adhd on Cursor uses the `skills` CLI tool: ```bash npx skills add ayghri/i-have-adhd -a cursor -y ``` The `-a cursor` flag instructs the CLI to place the skill in Cursor's expected directory (`~/.cursor/skills/`). The `-y` flag skips the interactive confirmation prompt. According to the repository's [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) (lines 95-100), this is the canonical installation method. ### Method 2: Manual Installation If you prefer not to use `npx`, clone the repository and copy the skill directory manually: ```bash # Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd # Create Cursor's skill folder if it doesn't exist mkdir -p ~/.cursor/skills # Copy the skill directory (must match the folder name 'i-have-adhd') cp -R i-have-adhd/skills/i-have-adhd ~/.cursor/skills/ ``` Ensure the final path is `~/.cursor/skills/i-have-adhd/` so Cursor can correctly index the skill. ## Verifying the Installation Confirm the skill is properly indexed by listing all available skills: ```bash npx skills list # or for global skills npx skills ls -g ``` The output should include an entry for `i-have-adhd`. If you installed manually, ensure the folder name matches exactly, as Cursor uses the directory name to reference the skill. ## Using the Skill in Cursor Once installed, activate the skill in any Cursor chat session: 1. Open a new chat in Cursor 2. Type `/i-have-adhd` and press Enter The skill immediately applies ADHD-focused formatting rules to all subsequent output in that session. To deactivate the skill and return to standard output, type **"stop adhd mode"** or **"normal mode"** in the chat. ## Making the Skill Always-On (Optional) To enable the ADHD-optimized style by default for every session without typing the command: 1. Open **Cursor → Settings → Rules → User Rules** 2. Paste the output style configuration from [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) (lines 33-51) This permanently applies the skill's formatting rules globally, eliminating the need to type `/i-have-adhd` at the start of each chat. ## Summary - The i-have-adhd skill is defined in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) and follows the Agent Skills specification - Install via `npx skills add ayghri/i-have-adhd -a cursor -y` or manually copy to `~/.cursor/skills/` - Verify installation with `npx skills list` - Activate in chat with `/i-have-adhd` and deactivate with "stop adhd mode" - Enable permanently via Cursor Settings → Rules for always-on ADHD-optimized formatting ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What file does Cursor use to load the i-have-adhd skill? Cursor loads the skill from [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) within the skill directory. This file contains the YAML front-matter with `name: i-have-adhd` that maps to the `/i-have-adhd` chat command, plus the rule set that defines the ADHD-optimized output style. ### How do I temporarily disable the skill without uninstalling it? Type **"stop adhd mode"** or **"normal mode"** in your Cursor chat. This deactivates the skill's formatting rules for the current session without removing the skill files from your `~/.cursor/skills/` directory. ### Can I install the skill for a single project only? Yes. Instead of using `~/.cursor/skills/`, create a `.cursor/skills/` directory in your project's root folder and copy the skill there. Cursor scans both the global user directory and project-local directories for available skills. ### Is the npx CLI tool required to manage Cursor skills? No. While the `npx skills` CLI provides convenient commands for adding and listing skills, you can manually manage skills by cloning repositories and copying files directly into `~/.cursor/skills/`. The CLI tool simply automates the file placement and verification steps.