i-have-adhd is an output-shaping skill for coding agents that enforces a strict set of ten rules to make technical responses more actionable and concise.
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It eliminates conversational filler like preambles and closers, prioritizing immediate next steps, numbered tasks, and clear progress tracking to assist with focus and working memory.
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Leads with immediate actionable commands or snippets
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Uses numbered lists for multi-step tasks
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Eliminates conversational preambles, recaps, and closers
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Provides specific, concrete time estimates
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Restates progress state across every turn
Free
The tool is open-source and completely free to use under the MIT license.
Best for
Developers who need direct, actionable instructions for debugging, installing, and shipping tasks without conversational overhead.
Not ideal for
Exploratory work, research, or architecture reviews that require detailed, long-form prose and brainstorming.
A highly effective and widely adopted tool for developers looking to remove AI verbosity and prioritize execution, though its effectiveness is limited by the underlying model's adherence to instructions and potential for style decay in long sessions.
Version 0.4.1 was released on October 19, 2026, featuring updated installation instructions for Claude Code, refined README documentation, and added French language support.
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Is i-have-adhd free?+
Yes - i-have-adhd is Free. The tool is open-source and completely free to use under the MIT license.
Is i-have-adhd open source?+
Yes - i-have-adhd is open source. The tool is open-source and completely free to use under the MIT license.
Who is i-have-adhd best for?+
Developers who need direct, actionable instructions for debugging, installing, and shipping tasks without conversational overhead.
Who is i-have-adhd not ideal for?+
Exploratory work, research, or architecture reviews that require detailed, long-form prose and brainstorming.
What are the best i-have-adhd alternatives?+
The closest i-have-adhd alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes i-have-adhd?+
i-have-adhd is developed by ayghri. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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