Open-Source Claude Code Skill Strips Conversational Pleasantries for Action-First Outputs
A community-built Claude Code skill titled i-have-adhd formats terminal assistant responses into concise, numbered steps. It eliminates pleasantries, surfaces code modifications instantly, and provides concrete time estimates to reduce context bloat.
Impact: Medium
Why it matters
Install this plugin to stop your CLI coding assistant from generating conversational filler and get straight to executable code diffs.
TL;DR
- 01The i-have-adhd plugin strips conversational filler and pleasantries from Claude Code responses.
- 02Forces agents to output concrete file diffs, line numbers, and minute-level time estimates first.
- 03Easily installed via the Claude Code plugin marketplace or forked to tailor system prompt guidelines.
Key facts
- Target tool
- Claude Code CLI plugin ecosystem
- Foundation
- Adapted from The Adult ADHD Tool Kit
Eliminating Assistant Conversational Overhead
The i-have-adhd open-source skill targets a common friction point in terminal-first coding: assistant fluff. Instead of wrapping code suggestions in multiple paragraphs of discursive text, the plugin constrains Claude Code to a structured, action-first response pattern:
- Direct executable actions and file targets (e.g.,
src/auth.ts:42) - Numbered, minimal steps with zero filler
- Clear failure branches: instructing the user exactly what output to paste if a test errors
- Exact minute estimates rather than vague temporal markers
Installation and Customization
The plugin connects natively to the Claude Code plugin marketplace. Developers can install the default ruleset directly from the CLI or fork the repository to adjust formatting rules in skills/i-have-adhd/SKILL.md.
Try it in 2 minutes
claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhdbash
✓ When to use
- When running fast terminal bug-fixing and refactoring sessions inside Claude Code.
- When looking to save context window tokens by eliminating conversational pleasantries.
✕ When NOT to use
- Do not use when you need open-ended conceptual explanations or architectural brainstorming.
- Avoid if you rely on detailed background rationale alongside code snippets.
What to do today
- Install the plugin using `claude plugin install i-have-adhd@i-have-adhd` and test the `/i-have-adhd` command in your terminal session.
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