i-have-adhd is an output-shaping skill for coding agents designed to make responses more actionable for ADHD readers.
It enforces a strict set of rules that prioritize immediate next steps, numbered tasks, and the removal of conversational filler or tangents.
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Leads with the next actionable command or snippet
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Numbers multi-step tasks for clarity
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Suppresses conversational preambles and closers
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Provides specific time estimates for tasks
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Restates current state across turns to support working memory
Free
The skill is open-source and free to use, distributed under the MIT license.
Best for
Debugging, installing, and shipping tasks where you need direct, actionable instructions without conversational overhead.
Not ideal for
Exploratory work, architecture reviews, or research tasks that require long-form prose and brainstorming.
Highly effective for developers who want to eliminate agent verbosity and focus on execution; it is widely adopted and well-documented, though it requires explicit invocation or a persistent hook to function.
The project remains actively maintained with recent commits as of September 2026, focusing on refining rule interpretations and improving cross-harness compatibility.
As of
Is i-have-adhd free?+
Yes - i-have-adhd is Free. The skill is open-source and free to use, distributed under the MIT license.
Is i-have-adhd open source?+
i-have-adhd is not listed as open source on ai.dosa.dev - it is Free.
Who is i-have-adhd best for?+
Debugging, installing, and shipping tasks where you need direct, actionable instructions without conversational overhead.
Who is i-have-adhd not ideal for?+
Exploratory work, architecture reviews, or research tasks that require 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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