adhd-assistant
ADHD-friendly life management assistant for OpenClaw. Helps with daily planning, task breakdown, time management, prioritization, body doubling, dopamine regulation, and maintaining routines. Use when the user asks for help organizing their life, staying on top of tasks, beating procrastination, planning their day/week, managing overwhelm, or mentions ADHD-related challenges like time blindness, forgetfulness, difficulty starting tasks, or emotional dysregulation.
Why use this skill?
Optimize your productivity with the ADHD Assistant for OpenClaw. Get help with task breakdown, time management, body doubling, and emotional support designed for neurodivergent needs.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/thinktankmachine/adhd-assistantWhat This Skill Does
The ADHD Assistant is a specialized scaffolding tool designed for OpenClaw users who struggle with executive function. It serves as an external brain, helping to bridge the gap between intent and action. By utilizing evidence-based behavioral strategies, this skill assists with daily planning, task decomposition, and emotional regulation. It helps break the cycle of procrastination through the 'micro-step' method, where daunting tasks are dismantled into 2-5 minute actionable items. Furthermore, it addresses time blindness by providing realistic time-blocking, buffer management, and gentle, non-judgmental reminders. The skill also acts as a digital accountability partner, offering body-doubling support and dopamine-regulation strategies to help users overcome task paralysis or 'bore-out'. Unlike standard productivity tools, the ADHD Assistant prioritizes self-compassion, providing gentle reframing when the user feels the shame or guilt often associated with neurodivergence.
Installation
To install this skill directly into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/thinktankmachine/adhd-assistant
Ensure you have the latest version of OpenClaw initialized before running the installation command.
Use Cases
- Overwhelm Management: When a user is paralyzed by a long to-do list and doesn't know where to start.
- Task Paralysis: Breaking down complex projects (like a large report or cleaning a messy room) into manageable segments.
- Accountability: Serving as a virtual 'body double' for deep work or administrative tasks.
- Routine Building: Helping establish sustainable morning or evening routines that don't rely on perfect consistency.
- Dopamine Menu Creation: Designing a list of activities that provide healthy stimulation when a task is particularly unengaging.
Example Prompts
- "I'm feeling really overwhelmed by my email inbox and I've been procrastinating for three days. Can you help me break down the most important tasks so I can just get started?"
- "I have an important project due tomorrow, but I can't seem to focus. Can we do a 25-minute body-doubling session together?"
- "Everything feels equally urgent and I don't know what to prioritize today. Can you walk me through the Eisenhower Matrix to help me figure out my top 3 priorities?"
Tips & Limitations
Tips: For the best results, be honest about your energy levels. If you are struggling, tell the assistant you are having a 'low-spoon' day so it can adjust its recommendations accordingly. Use the 'Check-in' feature regularly to keep your momentum going.
Limitations: This skill is an organizational assistant and not a substitute for professional mental health support. It cannot physically perform tasks for you and relies on your input to stay accurate. It works best when given a daily routine to iterate upon rather than used sporadically.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-thinktankmachine-adhd-assistant": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}