How to Disable i-have-adhd Mode in the Pi Extension: Stop Phrases and Commands

The i-have-adhd Pi extension disables when you type "stop adhd mode" or "normal mode," with both phrases defined in the STOP_PHRASES set in extensions/i-have-adhd.ts.

The i-have-adhd project provides ADHD-friendly interaction rules for Pi extensions, but users need clear exit paths when they want standard behavior. Understanding the exact stop phrases that disable this mode ensures smooth transitions between assisted and normal operation.

Stop Phrases That Disable i-have-adhd Mode

The extension recognizes two specific stop phrases stored in the STOP_PHRASES constant at line 27 of extensions/i-have-adhd.ts:

• "stop adhd mode"
• "normal mode"

These phrases are case-insensitive. The extension lowercases all input before checking membership in STOP_PHRASES, so "Stop ADHD Mode" and "NORMAL MODE" work identically.

How the Stop Phrase Detection Works

When i-have-adhd mode is active, the extension intercepts every user message and validates it against the STOP_PHRASES Set. Here's the core logic from the source:

// From extensions/i-have-adhd.ts
if (enabled && STOP_PHRASES.has(input)) {
  setEnabled(false, ctx);
  // ...additional UI handling...
}

The setEnabled(false, ctx) call immediately deactivates all ADHD-specific rules for the current session.

Alternative Methods to Disable the Mode

Beyond typing the natural-language stop phrases, users can invoke the explicit command interface:

/i-have-adhd off

This command triggers the same setEnabled(false, ctx) pathway without requiring natural-language parsing.

Key Implementation Files

File	Purpose
extensions/i-have-adhd.ts	Defines STOP_PHRASES and handles all enable/disable logic
extensions/context-compat.ts	Provides message handling utilities consumed by the extension
skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md	Contains the active rule set applied when mode is enabled
scripts/check_pi_extension.py	Validates Pi extension behavior including stop phrase recognition

Summary

• Type "stop adhd mode" or "normal mode" to disable i-have-adhd mode naturally
• Input matching is case-insensitive and ignores surrounding whitespace
• The /i-have-adhd off command provides an explicit alternative
• All disable operations route through setEnabled(false, ctx) in extensions/i-have-adhd.ts
• The STOP_PHRASES Set at line 27 controls which phrases trigger deactivation

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I mistype a stop phrase?

The extension requires exact matches for "stop adhd mode" or "normal mode" after lowercasing and whitespace trimming. Variations like "stop the adhd mode" or "normal modes" will not trigger deactivation and will be processed as regular messages under ADHD-friendly rules.

Can I customize the stop phrases in my deployment?

The STOP_PHRASES Set is hardcoded at line 27 of extensions/i-have-adhd.ts. To modify the phrases, you would need to fork the ayghri/i-have-adhd repository and edit the source directly, then redeploy your extension build.

Does disabling the mode persist across sessions?

According to the implementation in extensions/i-have-adhd.ts, calling setEnabled(false, ctx) only affects the current session context. The extension does not appear to write persistent state, so restarting your Pi client would restore default mode settings based on initial configuration.

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