A specialized AI skill that acts as a cognitive copilot to help users navigate ADHD-related executive function challenges through state-aware support modes.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install adhd-support
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install adhd-support using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot?
The ADHD Support skill is a sophisticated cognitive copilot designed to assist users facing executive function hurdles like task paralysis, chronic procrastination, and mental overwhelm. By integrating this capability into the Openclaw Skills framework, developers and users can access a system that prioritizes compassion and structural support over raw willpower. The skill doesn't just manage tasks; it detects the user's emotional and cognitive state to provide the right type of interaction at the right time.
Whether a user is stuck in a shame spiral or simply needs to organize a chaotic day, this skill offers a non-judgmental interface that adapts in real-time. It leverages proven strategies such as micro-stepping, time-buffering, and realistic estimation to bridge the gap between intention and action. As a part of the broader ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, it provides a specialized toolkit for building environments where neurodivergent brains can thrive without the friction of traditional productivity methods.
ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot Use Cases
- When a user feels paralyzed by a large project and cannot identify a starting point.
- During periods of mental overload where a structured brain dump is required to clear mental noise.
- When transitioning between high-context tasks where the brain often gets stuck in 'limbo.'
- For end-of-day reflections to celebrate progress and prepare for the next day without shame.
- To maintain deep work through a focus mode that minimizes AI-driven distractions.
How ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot Works
- State Detection: The skill analyzes user input for specific signals indicating paralysis, overwhelm, or the need for planning.
- Mode Selection: It automatically activates one of six specialized modes: Crisis, Planning, Focus, Transition, Reflection, or Dump.
- Validation & Interaction: It follows strict protocols to validate the user's emotional state before proposing concrete, micro-sized actions.
- Real-time Adaptation: If a user's state changes—for example, moving from planning into overwhelm—the skill switches modes immediately.
- Closure: It guides the user through completion or shutdown rituals to ensure mental clarity and task transition.
ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot Setup
To deploy this skill within your environment, ensure the core reference files are mapped correctly. This skill relies on external markdown files for strategy and template management.
# Initialize the skill within your agent directory
mkdir -p skills/adhd-support/references
# Ensure the following documentation is accessible to the agent
touch skills/adhd-support/references/states-and-signals.md
touch skills/adhd-support/references/evidence-strategies.md
touch skills/adhd-support/references/templates.md
ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its logic and support strategies through a taxonomy of markdown-based reference files, allowing for easy updates to strategies used by Openclaw Skills:
| Component | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
states-and-signals |
Mapping of user phrases to specific cognitive states. | Markdown Guide |
evidence-strategies |
Collection of techniques like the 3x time rule and physical buffers. | Markdown List |
templates |
Pre-defined structures for brain dumps and '3 Things' prioritization. | Markdown Templates |
Operating Modes |
Logic gates for Crisis, Planning, Focus, Transition, Reflection, and Dump. | Skill Logic |
ADHD Support — Cognitive Copilot Advanced Features
- Dynamic Mode Switching: Automatically pivots between support strategies if user stress levels increase during interaction.
- The 3x Estimation Rule: Built-in logic to multiply user time estimates by three to account for time blindness.
- Anti-Distraction Protocol: Limits the agent to a maximum of two exchanges before going silent during Focus Mode to prevent the AI from becoming a source of distraction.
- Zero-Shame Inventory: A reflection framework that removes editorializing and focuses on factual accomplishments and energy patterns.
- Micro-Action Proposals: Automatically decomposes complex tasks into the smallest possible physical moves to bypass task initiation blocks.
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