# How to Install i-have-adhd on Other AI Coding Assistants: A Complete Guide > Install i-have-adhd on your AI coding assistant. Follow our guide to add the repository and activate this helpful skill for enhanced productivity. - Repository: [Ayoub Ghriss/i-have-adhd](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-08-04 --- **Install the i-have-adhd skill by adding the repository to your assistant's marketplace or skills directory, then activate it via slash command or enable it permanently with an always-on flag.** The **i-have-adhd** repository by `ayghri` provides a portable **Agent Skill** that restructures LLM output for readers with ADHD, prioritizing action items and reducing cognitive load. Unlike traditional libraries that require imports, this skill integrates directly into the assistant's prompting layer through declarative configuration files. Understanding how to install i-have-adhd on different AI coding assistants requires knowing each platform's specific skill-loading mechanism. ## What is the i-have-adhd Agent Skill? The skill functions as a **behavioral modifier** that the assistant loads at runtime. Its 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), a YAML front-matter file containing the skill name, description, licensing, and complete output-style rules. When activated, the skill prepends specific formatting instructions to the system prompt, ensuring responses follow ADHD-friendly patterns: bullet points over paragraphs, clear action items first, and chunked information delivery. All supported assistants ultimately reference this single source of truth in [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md), guaranteeing consistent behavior across environments. ## Installation Methods for Each AI Assistant Each assistant uses a distinct **plugin/skill-loader** to discover and activate the skill. Below are the exact commands and workflows for every supported platform. ### Claude Code Claude Code uses a plugin marketplace system. The [`plugin.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/plugin.json) file in the repository root registers the skill with Claude's plugin manager. ```bash claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` After installation, invoke the skill on-demand: ```bash /i-have-adhd ``` To enable permanently, create the always-on flag file: ```bash touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always ``` ### Codex Codex follows a similar marketplace pattern but uses different CLI commands. The same [`plugin.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/plugin.json) file serves as the entry point, alongside [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md). ```bash codex plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd --ref main codex plugin add i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd ``` Activate with the dollar-sign prefix command: ```bash $i-have-adhd ``` ### Zed Zed consumes skills directly through its Skills manager, reading the [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) file without requiring marketplace intermediaries. **GUI Method:** 1. Open **Skills → Create skill from URL** 2. Paste `https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md` 3. Save to User or Project scope 4. Invoke `/i-have-adhd` in the Agent Panel **Manual Method:** Copy the `skills/i-have-adhd` folder into `~/.config/zed/skills/`. ### Hermes Hermes provides a dedicated skills CLI that pulls and stores the repository under `~/.hermes/skills/`. ```bash hermes skills install ayghri/i-have-adhd/skills/i-have-adhd ``` Once installed, trigger with: ```bash /i-have-adhd ``` ### Gemini CLI Gemini CLI offers two integration routes: a **command file** for on-demand usage or an **extension** for permanent installation. **Command Route (On-Demand):** Uses the [`agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/agents/gemini.toml) 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 ``` Then invoke with `/i-have-adhd`. **Extension Route (Always-On):** ```bash gemini extensions install https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd ``` ### Antigravity (agy) Antigravity installs the entire repository as a plugin, using a manifest in the repo root to locate the skill folder. ```bash agy plugin install https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd agy plugin list ``` ### Cursor, OpenCode, and Other Harnesses For assistants supporting the generic `npx skills` CLI, use the universal installer. The skill copies to the agent's scan directory (e.g., `~/.cursor/skills/` or `~/.opencode/skills/`). **For Cursor:** ```bash npx skills add ayghri/i-have-adhd -a cursor -y ``` **For OpenCode:** ```bash npx skills add ayghri/i-have-adhd -a opencode -y ``` Verify installation: ```bash npx skills list ``` Invoke with: ```bash /i-have-adhd ``` ## Key Files and Architecture Understanding these source files helps troubleshoot installation issues across different assistants. | File | Purpose | |------|---------| | [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md) | **Primary skill definition** containing YAML front-matter with output rules and metadata | | [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md) | Centralized documentation with human-readable instructions for all platforms | | [`plugin.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/plugin.json) | Claude Code marketplace manifest that registers the skill | | [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/gemini.toml) | Gemini CLI command configuration for the on-demand installation route | | [`skills/i-have-adhd/agents/openai.yaml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/agents/openai.yaml) | OpenAI-based agent entry point for assistants like OpenCode | All paths are relative to the repository root at `ayghri/i-have-adhd`. ## Summary - **The i-have-adhd skill** modifies LLM output style through [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), not traditional code imports - **Claude Code and Codex** use marketplace plugins with [`plugin.json`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/plugin.json) as the entry point - **Zed** consumes the raw [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/SKILL.md) URL or local folder directly - **Hermes** provides a dedicated CLI (`hermes skills install`) for skill management - **Gemini CLI** supports both command files ([`gemini.toml`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/gemini.toml)) and permanent extensions - **Generic assistants** (Cursor, OpenCode) use the `npx skills add` CLI with the `-a` flag to specify the target agent - **Always-on mode** varies by platform: flag files (Claude), extensions (Gemini), or persistent rule sets ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What makes i-have-adhd different from a regular VS Code extension? The i-have-adhd skill operates at the **prompt level**, not the IDE level. According to the repository source code, it works by prepending formatting rules to the system prompt sent to the LLM, whereas VS Code extensions typically modify the editor UI or provide code snippets. This ensures the ADHD-friendly formatting applies to the AI's actual responses regardless of which IDE you use. ### Can I use the skill on multiple assistants simultaneously? Yes. Since the canonical rules live in [`skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md), you can install the skill on Claude Code, Cursor, and Zed simultaneously without version conflicts. Each assistant reads the same rule definitions, ensuring consistent output formatting across your entire development workflow. ### How do I uninstall the skill if I no longer need it? Reverse the installation command for your specific assistant. For **Claude Code**, use `claude plugin uninstall i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` and remove `~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` if present. For **Hermes**, use `hermes skills uninstall i-have-adhd`. For **npx-based installs**, run `npx skills remove i-have-adhd -a `. Zed users simply delete the skill from the Skills manager or remove the folder from `~/.config/zed/skills/`. ### Does the skill work with self-hosted or local LLMs? The skill works with any assistant that supports the **Agent Skill** protocol or plugin system described in [`INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/ayghri/i-have-adhd/blob/main/INSTALL.md). If your local LLM setup uses Claude Code, Ollama with OpenCode, or another supported harness, the skill will function normally because it modifies the system prompt rather than requiring specific model capabilities.