i-have-adhd Plugin Strips AI Assistant Fluff for Direct Code Action
The open-source plugin `i-have-adhd` enforces concise, action-first response formatting for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. It removes polite filler phrasing, formats steps into numbered checklists, and provides specific time estimates.
Impact: Medium
Why it matters
Developers can save context tokens and reading time by suppressing chatbot preamble on every CLI session.
TL;DR
- 01Install `i-have-adhd` to cut non-functional tokens from AI agent CLI responses.
- 02Use global session persistence flags to eliminate chat preamble automatically.
- 03Fork the skill repository to customize output style rules for your team.
Key facts
- Supported Agents
- Claude Code, OpenAI Codex
- License
- Open-Source (GitHub)
Direct Action Formatting
i-have-adhd replaces multi-paragraph summaries with direct action commands. Instead of explaining theoretical changes to middleware or token handlers, the agent outputs exact shell commands like npm install jsonwebtoken@latest followed by concise file line targets.
Multi-Agent Integration
The plugin supports both Claude Code and Codex command structures out of the box:
- Claude Code:
claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd - Codex:
codex plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd --ref main
Global Persistence
To apply no-fluff formatting automatically across every session without explicit slash invocation, users can touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always on their system.
Try it in 2 minutes
claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd
claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd
touch ~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-alwaysbash
✓ When to use
- Working in terminal agents (Claude Code, Codex) where conversational filler slows down workflow.
- Optimizing output tokens during repetitive refactoring tasks.
✕ When NOT to use
- When seeking detailed architectural explanations or educational tutorials from LLMs.
What to do today
- Run `claude plugin marketplace add ayghri/i-have-adhd` in your terminal.
- Create `~/.claude/.i-have-adhd-always` to enforce action-first responses globally.
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