The i-have-adhe alternative that's always on

Same 10 rules. Same MIT. Always on, 20+ tools, anti-decay, no fabricated estimates.

Why people look for an alternative

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Rule decay

#1 complaint: "rules only maintained conciseness for a few turns."

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Bloat

"8.7k lines across 59 files." adhd-mode is one file, 140 lines.

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Fabricated estimates

"Feels like it rolls two dice." Replaced with scope-by-shape.

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Limited tools

Only Claude/Codex/Cursor. adhd-mode covers 20+ via AGENTS.md.

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ADHD label

Some can't have "ADHD" in context. Works as "action-first mode."

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Install security

Always pins exact GitHub raw URLs. No squatting risk.

Full comparison

Featurei-have-adhdadhd-mode
ActivationPer sessionAlways on
Tools3-420+
Decay fixNoYes
EstimatesFabricatedScope by shape
Size8.7k lines140 lines
CopilotNoYes
WindsurfNoYes
GeminiNoYes
LicenseMITMIT

FAQ

What is the best i-have-adhd alternative?

adhd-mode: same 10 rules, always on, anti-decay, 20+ tools.

Is adhd-mode a fork?

No, it's a port. Same rules, different delivery. They complement each other.

Can I use both?

Yes. On-demand + always-on. Same rules, no conflict.

Why switch?

If you use 2+ tools, want always-on, or experienced rule decay.