i-have-adhd

Overview

i-have-adhd is an open-source skill for Claude Code created by ayghri that reshapes every agent reply to be scannable, actionable, and free of noise. With 56K+ GitHub stars and one of the fastest growth rates in the AI tooling ecosystem, it addresses a universal frustration: coding agents that bury the actual answer under walls of explanation. The skill enforces a strict output format where actions come first, steps are numbered, tangents are suppressed, and every response ends with exactly one concrete next step.

Key Capabilities

The skill works as a drop-in behavioral modifier for Claude Code. Once installed, it transforms agent output by enforcing numbered multi-step tasks, suppressing tangents and restating state every turn, capping lists to five items, providing specific time estimates instead of vague qualifiers, and making wins visible so progress feels real. The formatting rules are opinionated by design: no “Hope this helps!” closers, no preamble, no recap paragraphs. The result is output that reads like a checklist rather than an essay.

Use Cases

Developers with ADHD use it to stay focused during coding sessions where long agent responses cause context-switching and lost attention. But its appeal extends well beyond neurodivergent users. Anyone working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks, or simply preferring concise communication benefits from the stripped-down output format. It is particularly effective for terminal-based workflows where screen real estate is limited and scanning speed matters.

Considerations

The skill is opinionated and not configurable in its formatting rules. Developers who want detailed explanations, exploratory discussions, or nuanced reasoning from their agent may find the enforced brevity too aggressive. It modifies output style only and does not affect the underlying reasoning quality of the agent.

Who It’s For

i-have-adhd is for developers who want their coding agent to get to the point. It appeals to anyone with ADHD, attention management challenges, or a simple preference for concise, action-oriented output from AI tools. Its viral growth suggests the frustration it addresses is nearly universal.